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Rear Gate Damper Stay

CAUTION:
  • Do not damage piston rods and oil seals.
  • Never disassemble cylinders: They contain gas.
  • The panel COMPL 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 COMPL 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 COMPL rear gate with secure material to prevent injury or damage.
    G13953878Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the stay assembly rear gate on the right and left sides.
    G13953879Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the power rear gate drive unit. (Model with power rear gate) Ref. to POWER REAR GATE SYSTEM>POWER REAR GATE DRIVE UNIT>REMOVAL .