Rear Gate Panel - Subaru IMPREZA 2001 Service Manual

EXTERIOR BODY PANELS

9. Rear Gate Panel

A: REMOVAL
1. REAR GATE PANEL
1) Open rear gate.
2) Remove rear gate outer handle. <Ref. to SL-36,
REMOVAL, Rear Gate Outer Handle.>
3) Remove rear gate latch assembly. <Ref. to SL-
37, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Latch Assembly.>
4) Remove rear gate key lock cylinders. <Ref. to
SL-43, REAR GATE, REPLACEMENT, Key Lock
Cylinders.>
5) Remove rear wiper. <Ref. to WW-21, REMOV-
AL, Rear Wiper Motor.>
6) Disconnect connectors of rear wiper, rear defog-
ger, and other lighting devices.
7) Disconnect washer hose.
8) Remove rubber duct (A) connection, and pull out
harness and washer hose from rear gate.
9) Using a support, support the rear gate while re-
moving gas stay mounting bolts.
REAR GATE PANEL
CAUTION:
When the rear gate is released, it may hit and
damage the body. To prevent this, place a shop
cloth between body and gate.
10) Loosen rear gate bolts to remove rear gate.
2. GAS STAY
1) Open rear gate. Using a support jack to support
the rear gate.
B5M0733A
CAUTION:
• After gas stay is removed, rear gate cannot
stay open. Supporting the rear gate with a jack,
remove the bolts.
• Do not damage piston rods and oil seals.
• Never disassemble cylinders: They contain
gas.
BO0262
BO0155
EB-18
BO0278
BO0262