POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering Column
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">
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
InstallationRelay and fuse
Inspection
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM > Relay and FuseINSPECTION1. CHECK FUSE1. Remove the fuse and inspect visually.2. If the fuse is blown out, replace the fuse.NOTE:If the fuse is blown again, check the system wiring harness. Location
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM > Relay and FuseLOCATIONRelay & f ...
Initial illumination for system check
When the ignition switch of the Subaru Ascent is turned to the "ON" position,
multiple warning and indicator lights illuminate briefly and then turn off. This
built-in self-check confirms that the systems and indicator bulbs are functioning
correctly.
To perform this system check, a ...
List
LAN SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > CAN Communication Circuit CheckLISTResistance value between CAN Hi and LoContents of inspectionRemarksGround short inspection CAN Communication Circuit Check > INSPECTION">Shorted to ground in the communication circuit or control module.Battery short inspecti ...