Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering Column
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
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1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE">
2. Remove the driver’s airbag module. Driver’s Airbag Module > REMOVAL">
3. Remove the steering wheel. Steering Wheel > REMOVAL">
4. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Instrument Panel Lower Cover > REMOVAL">
5. Remove the knee airbag module. Knee Airbag Module > REMOVAL">
6. Remove the cover assembly - column.
(1) Release the screws and claws.
(2) Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access with push button start)
(3) Remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
A | Model without keyless access with push button start | B | Model with keyless access with push button start |
7. Remove the switch assembly - combination.
(1) Disconnect the connector, and loosen the clamp to release the claws.
(2) Pull out the switch assembly - combination from the column assembly - steering.
8. Remove all connectors from the column assembly - steering.
9. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Universal Joint > REMOVAL">
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the universal joint assembly - steering and improper steering effort, make sure to remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
10. Remove the two nuts under the beam COMPL - steering securing the column assembly - steering.
11. Pull out the column assembly - steering from the hole on toe board.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the tilt lever when the column assembly - steering is not secured to the vehicle.
12. Remove the ignition key lock from the column assembly - steering. Ignition Key Lock > REPLACEMENT">
Inspection
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering ColumnINSPECTION1. UNIT INSPECTIONCheck the following items, and if there is anything out of standard value, it is considered to be damaged. If so, ...
Installation
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering ColumnINSTALLATIONCAUTION:If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform the following VDC setting mode.– Model without Ey ...
Other materials:
Defrosting
Type A and B
Select the "
" or "
" mode by turning the
airflow mode selection dial to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front door
windows.
Type C
Select the "
" mode by pressing the
defroster button, or select the "
" mode
by turning the airflow mode selec ...
Caution
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS) > General DescriptionCAUTION1. Never connect the battery in reverse polarity.• Doing so may immediately damage the A/C control panel.2. Do not disconnect the battery cables while the engine is running.• A large counter electromotive force will be g ...
Removal
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Air Vent GrilleREMOVAL1. CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin.• Always pull the center grille assembly toward you slowly. If attempting to remove by turning it u ...
