Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3565

REAR GATE OUTER HANDLE
SECURITY AND LOCKS
12.Rear Gate Outer Handle
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear gate trim. <Ref. to EI-50, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
2) Remove the rear gate latch assembly. <Ref. to
SL-27, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Latch Assembly.>
3) Loosen the two nuts to remove rear gate outer
handle.
BO0114
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-26