Rear Gate Latch Assembly - Subaru FORESTER 2004 Service Manual

Rear Gate Latch Assembly

SECURITY AND LOCK
13.Rear Gate Latch Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear gate trim. <Ref. to EI-48, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
3) Remove two bolts.
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4) Remove the rear gate latch assembly, and then
disconnect the connector.
5) Remove the rear gate outer handle cable, and
then remove the rear gate latch assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the lock works properly after installation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Make sure the cable is not deformed.
2) Make sure the lever, cable, rear gate latch
switch and door lock operate smoothly.
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