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Trunk Lid: Installation

  1. Install the trunk lid arm assembly.

    Tightening torque 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

  2. Install the trim panel assembly - rear shelf.
  3. Install the high-mounted stop light.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the claw behind the light assembly - high-mounted is securely attached to the trim panel assembly - rear shelf.
  4. Install the lower anchor of seat belt - rear shoulder CTR.

    Tightening torque: 

    30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb) 

  5. Install the trim panel - rear pillar UPR and the trim panel - rear pillar LWR.
  6. Install the side sill cover - rear INN.
  7. Install the rear seat cushion assembly.
  8. Install the torsion bar - trunk lid.
    CAUTION:
    • When performing installation, pay close attention to the identification marks and shapes of the torsion bar - trunk lid on the RH and LH sides.
    • When installing the remover to the torsion bar - trunk lid, leave a slight clearance (c).

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: REMOVER (99099FJ000) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Torsion Bar - Trunk Lid
    G10271342Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install the trunk lid COMPL.

    Tightening torque 

    14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb) 

  10. Install the rear spoiler.

    Tightening torque 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  11. Install the garnish - trunk.

    Tightening torque 

    4.5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb) 

  12. Install the latch and actuator - trunk lid.

    Tightening torque 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  13. Install the trunk lid harness.
  14. Install the lock assembly - trunk lid.
  15. Apply grease to the rotating area of hinges.
  16. Install while paying attention to make a uniform clearance around the trunk lid COMPL. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Trunk Lid.>

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". <Ref. to  TRUNK LID PANEL  , COMPONENT, General Description.> 

  17. Connect the battery ground terminal. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.