Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Removal

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Power assisted system (power steering) / Steering column / Removal

CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION

1. Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the neutral position and the telescopic position to the longest position.

CAUTION:

Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.

2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE

3. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Instrument Panel Lower Cover > REMOVAL

4. Remove the panel - knee guard.

5. Remove the driver’s airbag module. Driver’s Airbag Module > REMOVAL

6. Remove the steering wheel. Steering Wheel > REMOVAL

7. Remove the cover assembly - column.

(1) Remove the clips, and remove the cover - column (a).

(2) Remove the screws.

(3) Release the claws, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR (b) and the cover assembly - column LWR (c).

8. Remove the switch assembly - combination.

(1) Disconnect the connector, and loosen the clamp to release the claws.

(2) Pull out the switch assembly - combination from the column assembly - steering.

9. Remove all connectors from the column assembly - steering.

10. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Universal Joint > REMOVAL

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the universal joint assembly - steering and improper steering effort, make sure to remove the universal joint assembly - steering.

11. Remove the bolt under the beam COMPL - steering securing the column assembly - steering.

12. Pull out the column assembly - steering from the hole on toe board.

CAUTION:

Do not loosen the tilt lever when the column assembly - steering is not secured to the vehicle.

13. Remove the ignition key lock. Ignition Key Lock > REPLACEMENT

Inspection

1. UNIT INSPECTIONCheck the following items, and if there is anything out of standard value, it is considered to be damaged. If so, replace it with a new part.• Measure the whole length of the c ...

Other materials:

General diagnostic table inspection
Read the DTC using Subaru Select Monitor. Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Or check the following data under the current data display screen.ItemOperationSpecificationsNoteYESNODiagnostic codeDTC is not displayed when inspecting all DTCs.DTC is not displayed.Perform the diagnosis according to DTC ...