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Rear Gate Latch Assembly: Removal

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. Remove the rear gate lower trim. Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim.
  3. Disconnect rod (latch to link) from latch (A).
  4. Disconnect rod (latch to outer handle) from outer handle (B).
  5. Remove bolts from latch (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Gate Latch Assembly
    G02863989Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect rear gate switch connector from latch (A) and then detach the latch.