2013 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Combination Base Switch Assembly: Removal

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  1. Remove the driver's airbag module. < Refer to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >
  2. Remove the steering wheel. < Refer to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
  3. Remove the screws and remove the steering column cover lower.
    Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Cover Lower Screw
    G05957752Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the harness cover lock.
  5. Remove the screws and detach the knee protector.
    Fig 2: Locating Knee Protector Screws
    G08542325Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the screws and remove the steering column upper cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Cover Upper Screws
    G08542326Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the screws, and then remove the roll connector.
    Fig 4: Identifying Roll Connector
    G08542327Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the screws, disconnect the harness connector and remove the combination base switch assembly.
    Fig 5: Locating Combination Base Switch Assembly Screws
    G08566232Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the combination switch from the combination base switch assembly.
    • Combination switch (light): < Refer to REMOVAL , Combination Switch (Light). >
    • Combination switch (wiper): < Refer to REMOVAL , Combination Switch (Wiper). >
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