Ignition Switch Illumination: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the screws and steering cover lower.

Fig 1: Locating Screws And Steering Cover Lower
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Remove the harness cover lock.
Remove the screws and detach the knee protector.

Fig 2: Locating Screws And Knee Protector
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Remove the screws and remove the steering column cover upper.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Cover Upper And Screws
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Remove the instrument panel lower cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover. >
Disconnect the ignition switch illumination connector (A).
Turn the ignition switch illumination connector to the left and remove it.

Fig 4: Turning Ignition Switch Illumination Connector
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