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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1990XT-6 4WD L6-2.7L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1990 Subaru XT-6 4WD L6-2.7L SOHC
Ignition Switch: Service and Repair
1990 Subaru XT-6 4WD L6-2.7L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
1. Remove steering wheel as outlined previously.
2. Remove mast jacket plastic cover held by four screws to expose the switch mounting.
3. Drill two rounded bolt heads then remove bolts with an easy-out.
4. Remove two bolts with conventional hex heads.
5. Pull out switch with clamps.
6. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Refit new switch with clamp. If clamp bolts are same as original equipment, they will have a double-head. The top portion permits tightening with a wrench, and when the necessary torque is reached, the top portion can be snapped off, leaving only the tamper-resistant lower head.
2. Remove mast jacket plastic cover held by four screws to expose the switch mounting.
3. Drill two rounded bolt heads then remove bolts with an easy-out.
4. Remove two bolts with conventional hex heads.
5. Pull out switch with clamps.
6. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Refit new switch with clamp. If clamp bolts are same as original equipment, they will have a double-head. The top portion permits tightening with a wrench, and when the necessary torque is reached, the top portion can be snapped off, leaving only the tamper-resistant lower head.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.