Subaru IMPREZA 2001 Service Manual page 21

2) Loosen bolts to remove gas stay from rear gate.
B: INSTALLATION
1. REAR GATE PANEL
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Install rear gate panel with uniform clearance to
body.
CAUTION:
Do not damage painted surfaces of body and
rear gate.
2. GAS STAY
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After supporting rear gate with a jack, start op-
eration.
C: DISPOSAL
1. GAS 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.
REAR GATE PANEL
1) Cover with a vinyl case as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Prevent the vinyl case from being caught by
drill cutting edge
2) Lift body side slightly with piston rods fully ex-
tended, and secure body side on vise stand.
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 gas stay completely.
BO0156
EB-19
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
Gas stay
Body side
190mm
(7.48 in)
Portion to be drilled
Piston rod Cylinder
Vinyl sack
BO0264
Door side
10mm
(0.39 in)
BO0263