Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Model Without Keyless Access With Push Button Start
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Model Without Keyless Access With Push Button Start
- Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
- Remove the cover assembly - column.
- Remove the clips, and remove the cover - column (a).
- Remove the screws.
- Release the claws, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR (b) and the cover assembly - column LWR (c).
- Remove the immobilizer antenna assembly.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Release two claws using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with a protection tape, and remove the immobilizer antenna assembly.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to disengage the lock of immobilizer antenna assembly. Otherwise they may be broken because those parts are the products made of a plastic.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.