Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 3270

10.Rear Gate
A: REMOVAL
1. REAR GATE PANEL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear gate trim. <Ref. to EI-66, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
3) Remove the rear finisher light assembly. <Ref.
to LI-26, REMOVAL, Rear Finisher Light Assem-
bly.>
4) Remove the rear gate garnish. <Ref. to EI-69,
REMOVAL, Rear Gate Garnish.>
5) Remove the rear wiper arm. <Ref. to WW-18,
REMOVAL, Rear Wiper Arm.>
6) Remove the rear wiper motor. <Ref. to WW-19,
REMOVAL, Rear Wiper Motor.>
7) Remove the rear gate latch and actuator assem-
bly. <Ref. to SL-39, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Latch
and Actuator Assembly.>
8) Remove the roof spoiler. <Ref. to EI-39, RE-
MOVAL, Roof Spoiler.>
9) Remove the rubber duct (A) connection.
10) Remove harness clip of each connector from
the rear gate panel.
11) Pull out the harness and washer hose from the
rear gate.
Rear Gate
12) Before removing the rear gate damper stay,
prevent the rear gate from closing using prop or the
like.
CAUTION:
If the prop comes off, operators may get injured
and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to
support the rear gate with secure material to
prevent injury or damage.
13) Remove the mounting bolt of rear gate damper
stay.
(A)
14) Remove the rear gate hinge bolt, and remove
EB-00428
the rear gate panel.
15) Remove the rear gate hinge from the vehicle.
EB-31
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
EB-00389
EB-00282
EB-00023