Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 3129

REAR GATE LATCH ASSEMBLY
SECURITY AND LOCKS
13.Rear Gate Latch Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear gate trim. <Ref. to EI-52, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
3) Remove three bolts.
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4) Disconnect the connectors, and then remove the
rear gate 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.
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