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Rear Washer: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR.
    1. Remove the claws on the trim edge.
    2. Release the claws in the center of trim, and remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR.
    Fig 1: Releasing Claws In Center Of Trim
    G09484263Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the light assembly - high-mounted. (Model without roof spoiler)
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the light assembly - high-mounted.
    Fig 2: Locating Light Assembly Connector
    G08315095Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the roof spoiler. (Model with roof spoiler) Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Roof Spoiler>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the nozzle - rear washer.
CAUTION: Before removing, apply protective tape to the body panel and used tools not to damage the panel - rear gate.
  1. Push the claw using a flat tip screwdriver, etc.
  2. When the nozzle - rear washer lifts up, pull out the nozzle - rear washer using a clip remover, etc.
  3. Disconnect the hose assembly - rear washer, and remove the nozzle - rear washer.
Fig 3: Pushing Claw Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
G06653554Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.