Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 3126

REAR DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY
SECURITY AND LOCKS
10.Rear Door Latch Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear door trim. <Ref. to EI-38, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Door Trim.>
3) Remove the sealing cover. <Ref. to EB-20, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Sealing Cover.>
4) Remove the rear inner remote. <Ref. to SL-26,
REMOVAL, Rear Inner Remote.>
5) Remove three screws and a bolt.
SL-00183
6) Disconnect the connector, and then remove the
rear door latch assembly.
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