Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 3128

REAR GATE OUTER HANDLE
SECURITY AND LOCKS
12.Rear Gate Outer Handle
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear gate trim. <Ref. to EI-52, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
2) Remove the rear gate latch assembly. <Ref. to
SL-31, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Latch Assembly.>
3) Loosen two nuts to remove the rear gate outer
handle.
SL-00185
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the outer handle works properly after in-
stallation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Inspect the rod for deformation.
2) Make sure the lever and rod move smoothly.
SL-30