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2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Combination Switch (Light): Removal

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Removal
CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  1. Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  3. Remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >
  4. Remove the steering wheel. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
  5. 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).
      Fig 1: Removing Column Cover Assembly
      G10311282Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the steering roll connector. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Roll Connector. >
  7. Remove the switch assembly - combination wiper select. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Combination Switch (Wiper). >
  8. Remove the switch assembly - combination turn dimmer.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Using pliers, loosen the clamp.
    3. With the clamp loosened, release the claw using a flat tip screwdriver, and remove the switch assembly - combination turn dimmer.
      Fig 2: Removing Combination Turn Dimmer Switch Assembly
      G10270678Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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