Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Rear Gate
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
The panel - rear gate is heavy. When removing and installing it, always work in a team of two or more persons.
1. REAR GATE PANEL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">
2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate. Rear Gate Trim > REMOVAL">
3. Remove the garnish assembly - rear gate. Rear Gate Garnish > REMOVAL">
4. Remove the license plate light. License Plate Light > REMOVAL">
5. Remove the arm assembly - rear wiper and the motor assembly - rear wiper. Rear Wiper Motor > REMOVAL">
6. Remove the roof spoiler. Roof Spoiler > REMOVAL">
7. Remove the light assembly - high-mounted. High-mounted Stop Light > REMOVAL">
8. Remove the rear gate latch and actuator - rear gate. Rear Gate Latch and Actuator Assembly > REMOVAL">
9. Remove the clips, and remove the drip - rear gate.
10. Remove the nozzle - rear washer. Rear Washer > REMOVAL">
11. Remove the rubber duct (A).
(1) Pull out the claw while pushing it using a flat tip screwdriver (B) or similar tools.
(2) Remove the rubber duct (A) connection.
12. Pull out the harness and the hose assembly - rear washer from the panel - rear gate.
13. Remove harness clip of each harness from the panel - rear gate.
14. Before removing the stay assembly - rear gate, prevent the panel - rear gate from closing by using a 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.
15. Remove the mounting bolts from the stay assembly - rear gate.
16. Remove the bolts of the hinge - rear gate, and remove the panel - rear gate.
CAUTION:
The panel - rear gate is heavy. When removing and installing it, always work in a team of two or more persons.
17. Remove the hinge - rear gate from the vehicle.
2. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY
CAUTION:
• Do not damage piston rods and oil seals.
• Never disassemble cylinders: They contain gas.
• The panel - rear gate is heavy. When removing and installing it, always work in a team of two or more persons.
1. Before removing the stay assembly - rear gate, prevent the panel - rear gate from closing by using a 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. Remove the mounting bolts and remove the stay assembly - rear gate.
Adjustment
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Rear GateADJUSTMENTAdjust the clearance around the panel - rear gate as follows.PartStandardAPanel - rear gate to Roof panel6.0+1.0, −0.5 mm (0.24+0.04, −0.02 in) ...
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 ...
Other materials:
General precautions when starting/stopping engine
WARNING
Never start the engine from outside
the vehicle (except when
using the remote engine start
system). It may result in an
accident.
Do not leave the engine running
in locations with poor ventilation,
such as a garage and indoors.
The exhaust gas may enter the
vehicle or i ...
Installation
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Inspection
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