Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3687

EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
8. Trunk Lid Panel
A: REMOVAL
1. TRUNK LID
1) Open the trunk lid.
2) Disconnect the trunk lid connector.
3) Loosen the trunk lid mounting bolts to remove
the trunk lid from hinges.
2. TORSION BAR
1) Open the trunk lid.
2) Using the ST, remove the torsion bar from hinge
link.
ST 927780000 REMOVER
CAUTION:
During removal and installation, carefully han-
dle the torsion bar. It will generate reactive
force.
3) Remove the right/left torsion bars.
CAUTION:
After the torsion bar is removed, the trunk lid
will slam shut. Be careful not to get hit by the
trunk lid.
TRUNK LID PANEL
B: INSTALLATION
1. TRUNK LID
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Install the trunk lid with uniform clearance.
Tightening torque:
14 N·m (1.43 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)
2. TORSION BAR
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Apply grease to the rotating area of hinges and
mating surface of torsion bar.
G5M0144
G5M0145
EB-18