Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual page 3031

REAR GATE LATCH ASSEMBLY
Security and Locks
13. Rear Gate Latch Assembly
S909316
A: REMOVAL
S909316A18
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear gate lower trim. <Ref. to
EI-47, 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.
B5M1003
6) Remove the two connectors and pull out the
latch.
B: INSTALLATION
S909316A11
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the lock works properly after installa-
tion.
C: INSPECTION
S909316A10
1) Make sure the rod is not deformed.
2) Make sure the lever and rod work smoothly.
SL-28