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Power Rear Gate Drive Unit: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  2. Remove the rod - power rear gate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Power Rear Gate Rod. >
  3. Remove the trim panel - rear apron LH and trim panel - rear quarter trim UPR rear LH. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Quarter Trim. >
  4. Remove the power rear gate drive unit (PRG D/U).
    1. Remove the harness clip, and disconnect the connector.
      NOTE: Pull the slide lock in the arrowed direction, and disconnect the PRG control module connector by pressing in the lock.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Rear Gate Control Module Connector
      G10309973Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the bolts, and then remove the power rear gate drive unit (PRG D/U).
      Fig 2: Locating Power Rear Gate Drive Unit Bolts
      G10309974Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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