EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Rear Gate
DISPOSAL
1. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY
CAUTION:
Gas is colorless, odorless, and harmless. However, gas pressure may spray cutting powder or oil. Be sure to wear dust-resistant goggles.
1. Cover with a vinyl sack as shown in the figure.

(1) | Stay ASSY - rear gate |
(2) | Vinyl sack |
NOTE:
Prevent the vinyl sack from being caught by drill cutting edge.
2. Lift the body side slightly with piston rods fully extended, and secure the body side with vise.
Drill a hole of 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) diameter at a point 6 to 196 mm (0.24 to 7.72 in) from the body side, and bleed the gas in the stay assembly - rear gate completely.

(1) | Door side |
(2) | Body side |
(3) | 196 mm (7.72 in) |
(4) | 6 mm (0.24 in) |
(5) | Piston rod |
(6) | Cylinder |
(7) | Portion to be drilled |
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Bulb chart
NOTE
Lights A and B are the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for replacement.
Wattage
Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight
12V-60W
HB3
2) Low beam headlight
Models with HID light
Models with halogen light
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