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Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Installation

EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Rear Gate

INSTALLATION

1. REAR GATE PANEL

CAUTION:

The panel - rear gate is heavy. When removing and installing it, always work in a team of two or more persons.

1. Install the hinge - rear gate to the vehicle body.

2. Temporarily install the panel - rear gate to the hinge - rear gate.

NOTE:

When installing, make sure that a uniform clearance is created around the panel - rear gate.

3. Adjust the clearance around the panel - rear gate. Rear Gate > ADJUSTMENT">

4. Tighten the bolts of the hinge - rear gate.

Tightening torque:

25 N·m (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

5. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

Rear gate parts: General Description > COMPONENT">

Garnish assembly - rear gate: 4.5 N·m (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)

Arm assembly - rear wiper and motor assembly - rear wiper: General Description > COMPONENT">

Roof spoiler: 7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

2. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY

CAUTION:

The panel - rear gate is heavy. When removing and installing it, always work in a team of two or more persons.

1. Prevent the panel - 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 panel - rear gate with secure material to prevent injury or damage.

2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Description”. General Description > COMPONENT">

Disposal
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Rear GateDISPOSAL1. REAR GATE DAMPER STAYCAUTION:Gas is colorless, odorless, and harmless. However, gas pressure may spray cutting powder or oil. Be sure to wear dust-resista ...

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