CAUTION:
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
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3. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side air bag module.
b. Steering wheel.
c. Column cover.
d. Clock spring.
e. Combination switch.
4. Remove the screws shown in the figures, then pull the light switch, and the wiper and washer switch in the direction of the arrow respectively to remove them.

5. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Back Up Light Switch Removal/Installation [G66 M R]
Combination Switch Removal/InstallationWindshield Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever
up or down.
With intermittent wiper
Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by rotating
the ring.
With auto-wiper control
Auto-wiper control
When the wiper lever is ...
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Side doors
Locking/unlocking
Opening/closing the side windows
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key
Warning messages related to Subaru Solterra door systems
Back door
Locking/unlocking
Opening/closing the back door
Warning messages
Power back door* f ...
Locking, Unlocking with Request
Switch (With the advanced keyless
function)
All doors and the liftgate can be locked/
unlocked by pressing the request switch
on the front doors while the key is being
carried.
(5–door)
The request switch on the liftgate can only
be used to lock all doors and the liftgate.
Front doors
Liftgate (5-door Lock only)
To lock
To ...