Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Installation
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Front Outer Handle
INSTALLATION
1. Before installation, check the following items.
• Rod is free from deformation.
• Grease is applied sufficiently to rod joints.
If grease is insufficient, add it as necessary before assembling the rod.
• If the lever is faulty, replace the front outer handle.
• If the rod is deformed, replace the latch & actuator assembly - front.
2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When installing the cover - handle front outer on driver’s side, make sure that the key cylinder shaft is correctly inserted into the latch & actuator assembly - front.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Description”. General Description > COMPONENT">
Removal
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Front Outer HandleREMOVAL1. Raise the glass assembly - front door to the top position.2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starti ...
Other materials:
Hill start assist system
Ensure that the Hill start assist system
operates properly under the following
circumstances.
1. Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade by
depressing the brake pedal (all models)
and clutch pedal (MT models only), with
the engine running.
2. Make sure that the vehicle does not
move backward ...
Locking and unlocking
Release button
Mechanical key
While pressing the release button of the
access key, take out the mechanical key.
Lock or unlock the driver's door with the
mechanical key in the procedure described
in "Locking and unlocking from
the outside" F2-5.
NOTE
After locking or unlocking, ...
Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both
vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply
the parking brake firmly. You should not
park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or
slope cannot be avoided, you should take
the following steps:
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal
down.
2. Have someone pl ...
