Steering Lock

2014 Subaru Impreza Sport LimitedSECTION Steering Lock
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to right and left.
      Fig 1: Removing Cover Assembly - Column
      G08550184Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
      Fig 2: Removing Cover Assembly - Column UPR/LWR
      G08315112Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the immobilizer antenna assembly or the ignition switch illumination.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Release two claws using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with a protection tape, and remove the immobilizer antenna assembly or the ignition switch illumination.
      CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to disengage the lock of immobilizer antenna assembly or ignition switch illumination. Otherwise they may be broken because those parts are the products made of a plastic.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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