Rear Gate Outer Handle - Subaru 2003 LEGACY Service Manual

REAR GATE OUTER HANDLE

SECURITY AND LOCKS
12.Rear Gate Outer Handle
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear gate lower trim. <Ref. to EI-44,
REMOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
2) Remove the rear gate latch rod.
3) Remove the nut holding the rear gate outer han-
dle, and then remove the rear gate outer handle.
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B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the outer handle works properly after in-
stallation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Inspect the rod for deformation.
2) Make sure the lever and rod move smoothly.
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