Subaru LEGACY 2004 Service Manual page 638

EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
15) Remove the rear gate hinge bolts, and remove
the rear gate panel.
16) Remove the rear gate hinge from vehicle.
2. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY
CAUTION:
• Do not damage piston rods and oil seals.
• Never disassemble cylinders: They contain
gas.
1) Open the rear gate.
2) Before removing the rear gate damper stay, pre-
vent the rear gate from closing using prop or the
like.
CAUTION:
If the prop comes off, operators may get injured
and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to
support the rear gate with secure material to
prevent injury or damage.
3) Remove the mounting bolts of rear gate damper
stay.
Rear Gate
4) Remove the clips and then detach the rear com-
bination light covers.
EB-00023
5) Remove the mounting bolt (A), and remove the
damper stay.
B: INSTALLATION
1. REAR GATE PANEL
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Install with attention to make uniform clearance
between rear gate panel and body. For the dimen-
sion of clearance, refer to "SPECIFICATIONS" in
"General Description". <Ref. to EB-2, SPECIFICA-
TION, General Description.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Descrip-
tion".
<Ref. to EB-11, REAR GATE PANEL, COMPO-
EB-00069
NENT, General Description.>
EB-00022
EB-28
(A)
LI-00295
EB-00158