Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3072

4. Tilt Steering Column
A: REMOVAL
(1) Tilt steering column
(2) Universal joint
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-12, RE-
MOVAL, Driver's Airbag Module.>
WARNING:
Always refer to "AirBag System" before per-
forming airbag module service. <Ref. to AB-3,
CAUTION, General Description.>
4) Remove the steering wheel. <Ref. to PS-26, RE-
MOVAL, Steering Wheel.>
TILT STEERING COLUMN
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)
5) Remove the universal joint. <Ref. to PS-27, RE-
MOVAL, Universal Joint.>
6) Remove the trim panel under instrument panel.
PS-29
Tightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 24 (2.4, 17.4)
T2: 25 (2.5, 18.1)
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