Rear Washer: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the rear gate upper trim.
1. Remove the claws on the trim edge.
2. Disconnect the claws in the center of trim, and remove the rear gate upper trim.
Fig 1: Removing Rear Gate Upper Trim
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Remove the high-mounted stop light.
1. Remove the nuts.
  
  Fig 2: Locating High-Mounted Stop Light Nuts
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2. Disconnect the connector and remove the high-mounted stop light.
Fig 3: Disconnecting High-Mounted Stop Light Connector
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Remove the rear washer nozzle.

CAUTION: Before removing, apply protective tape to the body panel and used tools not to damage the rear gate panel.

Push the claw using a flat tip screwdriver, etc.
When the washer nozzle lifts up, pull out the nozzle using a clip remover, etc.
Disconnect the washer hose and remove the washer nozzle.

Fig 4: Pushing Claw Using Flat Tip Screwdriver

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