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Steering Wheel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Set the tires to straight-ahead position.
  3. Remove the airbag module. < Ref. to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .>
    WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" before performing airbag module service. < Ref. to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .>
  4. Make matching marks on the steering wheel and steering shaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Matching Marks Steering Wheel And Steering Shaft
    G00951949Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the steering wheel nut, and then draw out the steering wheel from shaft using steering puller.
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