Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 3030

REAR GATE OUTER HANDLE
Security and Locks
12. Rear Gate Outer Handle
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A: REMOVAL
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1) Remove the rear gate lower trim. <Ref. to
EI-47, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
2) Remove the rear gate latch rod.
3) Remove the nut holding the rear gate outer
handle, and then remove the rear gate outer
handle.
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B: INSTALLATION
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the outer handle works properly after
installation.
C: INSPECTION
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1) Inspect the rod for deformation.
2) Make sure the lever and rod move smoothly.
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