Rear Gate Latch Assembly - Subaru 2003 LEGACY Service Manual

REAR GATE LATCH ASSEMBLY

SECURITY AND LOCKS
13.Rear Gate Latch Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear gate lower trim. <Ref. to EI-44,
REMOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
3) Remove the rear gate key cylinder rod.
4) Remove the rear gate outer handle. <Ref. to SL-
27, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Outer Handle.>
5) Remove the three bolts.
SL-00082
6) Remove the two connectors and pull out the
latch.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the lock works properly after installation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Make sure the rod is not deformed.
2) Make sure the lever and rod work smoothly.
SL-28