Rear Gate Panel - Subaru FORESTER 2001 Service Manual

8. Rear Gate Panel

A: REMOVAL
S913363A18
1. REAR GATE PANEL
1) Open rear gate.
2) Remove rear gate outer handle. <Ref. to SL-35
REMOVAL, Rear Gate Outer Handle.>
3) Remove rear gate latch assembly. <Ref. to
SL-36 REMOVAL, Rear Gate Latch Assembly.>
4) Remove rear gate key lock cylinders. <Ref. to
SL-41 REMOVAL, Key Lock Cylinders.>
5) Remove rear wiper.
REMOVAL, Rear Wiper Motor.>
6) Disconnect connectors of rear wiper, rear
defogger, and other lighting devices.
7) Disconnect washer hose.
8) Remove rubber duct (A) connection, and pull
out harness and washer hose from rear gate.
9) Using a support, support the rear gate while
removing gas stay mounting bolts.
10) Loosen rear gate bolts to remove rear gate.
REAR GATE PANEL
S913363
S913363A1801
<Ref. to WW-20
B5M0733A
BO0262
S5M0206
EB-17
CAUTION:
When the rear gate is released, it may hit and
damage the body. To prevent this, place a shop
cloth between body and gate.
2. GAS STAY
S913363A1802
1) Open rear gate. Using a jack to support the rear
gate.
CAUTION:
¼ After gas stay is removed, rear gate cannot
stay open. Supporting the rear gate with a jack,
remove the bolts.
¼ Do not damage piston rods and oil seals.
¼ Never disassemble cylinders: They contain
gas.
2) Loosen bolts to remove gas stay from rear gate.
B: INSTALLATION
1. REAR GATE PANEL
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Install rear gate panel with uniform clearance to
body.
CAUTION:
Do not damage painted surfaces of body and
rear gate.
2. GAS STAY
S913363A1102
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
¼ Do not confuse right and left sides of gas
stay.
¼ After supporting rear gate with a jack, start
operation.
Exterior Body Panels
BO0262
S913363A11
S913363A1101