Subaru LEGACY 2004 Service Manual page 639

2. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY
1) Prevent 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.
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
"
19.6 N m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
C: DISPOSAL
1. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY
CAUTION:
Gas is colorless, odorless and harmless. How-
ever, gas pressure may spray cutting powder or
oil. Be sure to wear dust-resistant goggles.
1) Cover with a vinyl sack as shown in the figure.
(1)
(1) Rear gate damper stay
(2) Vinyl sack
NOTE:
Prevent the vinyl sack from being caught by drill
cutting edge.
2) Lift the body side slightly with piston rods fully
extended, and secure the body side with vise.
Rear Gate
EB-00069
(2)
EB-00031
EB-29
Drill a hole in 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) diameter at
a point 10 to 200 mm (0.39 to 7.87 in) from door
side, and bleed rear gate damper stay gas com-
pletely.
(1)
(5)
(6)
(1) Body side
(2) Door side
(3) 190 mm (7.48 in)
(4) 10 mm (0.39 in)
(5) Piston rod
(6) Cylinder
(7) Portion to be drilled
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
(2)
(3) (4)
(7)
EB-00032