Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: 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)

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

Rear sealing cover

Other materials:

Interior
Passenger compartment area Second-row captain seat models The Subaru Ascent interior is thoughtfully designed to maximize passenger comfort and flexibility. In models equipped with second-row captain seats, occupants benefit from enhanced accessibility and individual seating comfort, makin ...

Clutch fluid air bleeding Procedure
CLUTCH SYSTEM > Clutch Fluid Air BleedingPROCEDURECAUTION:Be careful not to spill the brake fluid. Brake fluid spilled on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.NOTE:Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.1. Remove the ...

Caution
OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > General DescriptionCAUTION1. The occupant detection system (passenger seat only) control module and the occupant detection sensor are fixed to the seat cushion frame. Never remove the occupant detection control module or the occupant detection sensor from ...