2013 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Cruise Control Command Switch: Removal

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CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Refer to CAUTION , General Description. >
  1. Set the front wheels in straight ahead position.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
  4. Using TORX® bit T30 (1), loosen two TORX® bolts on the side of the steering wheel.
    Fig 1: Loosening Driver's Airbag Module TORX(R) Bolt
    G04995690Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the horn harness.
  6. Disconnect the airbag module connector on the back of airbag module, and then remove the airbag module. < Refer to PROCEDURE , Airbag Connector. >
    Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Module Connector
    G05003918Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the steering wheel. < Refer to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
  8. Remove the screws to remove the lower cover from steering wheel.
    Fig 3: Locating Steering Wheel Lower Cover Screws
    G05957810Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the screws on the backside of the steering wheel to remove the cruise control command switch.
    Fig 4: Locating Screws On Backside Of Steering Wheel
    G05663936Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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