1. Pull down the steering wheel.
2. Pull the upper column cover in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1) and (2), then remove the upper column cover while detaching the hooks and pins.

3. Pull up the steering wheel.
4. Remove the ignition key illumination..
5. Remove the screws.
6. Remove the lower column cover in the direction of the arrow (4) while keeping it open in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Center Panel Removal/Installation
Dashboard Disassembly/AssemblyPID/Data Monitor Inspection [Instrument Cluster]
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “IC”.
3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table.
4. Verify the ...
Transaxle Range (TR) Switch Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
Operation Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures to inspect the TR switch.
If t ...
Electronic key battery
If the electronic key battery of your Subaru Solterra becomes depleted,
it should be replaced promptly to ensure uninterrupted operation of all key functions.
■ If the key battery is depleted
When the battery inside the Subaru Solterra electronic key weakens or fully discharges,
you may noti ...