2017 Subaru WRX BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Combination Switch (Light): Removal

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CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to  AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION 

  1. Set the steering wheel 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 REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  3. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL
  4. Remove the steering wheel assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>REMOVAL
  5. Remove the column cover assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>REMOVAL
  6. Remove the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>REMOVAL
  7. Remove the switch assembly combination wiper. Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>COMBINATION SWITCH (WIPER)>REMOVAL
  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 wrapped with protective tape, and remove the switch assembly combination turn dimmer.
      CAUTION:

      Do not pry off forcibly. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged. 

      G11245594Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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