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Rear Gate Panel

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
  2. Remove the rear gate trim.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim. >
  3. Remove the rear gate garnish.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish. >
  4. Remove the rear wiper arm.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Wiper Arm. >
  5. Remove the rear wiper motor.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Wiper Motor. >
  6. Remove the rear gate latch and actuator assembly.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Latch and Actuator Assembly. >
  7. Remove the roof spoiler.< Refer to REMOVAL , Roof Spoiler. >
  8. Remove the connecting part of rubber duct (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Duct
    G05958216Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Pull off the harness and washer hose from the rear gate.
  10. Remove harness clip of each connector from the rear gate panel.
  11. Before removing the rear gate damper stay, prevent the 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 rear gate with secure material to prevent injury or damage.
    Fig 2: Supporting Rear Gate
    G05958217Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the mounting bolt of rear gate damper stay.
    Fig 3: Locating Rear Gate Damper Stay Mounting Bolt
    G05033828Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the rear gate hinge bolt, and remove the rear gate panel.
    Fig 4: Locating Rear Gate Panel Hinge Bolts
    G05004598Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the rear gate hinge from the vehicle.
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