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Rear Gate Garnish: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim. >
  3. Remove the arm assembly - rear wiper.
    1. Remove the cover - rear wiper arm.
    2. Remove the nut, and remove the arm assembly - rear wiper.
      Fig 1: Removing Rear Wiper Arm Assembly
      G08316565Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the motor assembly - rear wiper.
    1. Disconnect the harness connector of the motor assembly - rear wiper.
    2. Remove the bolts, and remove the motor assembly - rear wiper.
      Fig 2: Locating Rear Wiper Motor Assembly Bolts
      G08316572Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the garnish assembly - rear gate.
    1. Disconnect the harness connector of license plate light assembly.
    2. Remove the nuts.
    3. Remove the clips and remove the garnish assembly - rear gate.
      Fig 3: Locating Rear Gate Garnish Assembly Clips
      G08319567Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.