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:
Installation
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS > Rear WasherINSTALLATION1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.Tightening torque:Light assembly - high-mounted: 4.5 N·m (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)Roof spoiler assembly: 7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)2. Check the nozzle - rear washer position. R ...
Installation
BRAKE > Rear Brake PadINSTALLATIONNOTE:Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly and support - rear disc brake.1. Before installation, check the brake pad. Rear Brake Pad > INSPECTION">2. Apply a thin coat of grease to the pad clip.Preparation i ...
Transmission
SPECIFICATIONS > CrosstrekTRANSMISSION1. MTModel2.0 L DOHC non-turboTransmission type5MTClutch typeDSPDGear ratio1st3.5452nd1.8883rd1.2964th0.9725th0.780Rev.3.333Reduction gear (front)Type of gearHypoidGear ratio4.444Transfer reductionType of gearHelicalGear ratio1.000Reduction gear (rear)Final r ...
