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Rear Gate Latch Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the rear gate trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim. >
  3. Remove two bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Two Bolts
    G03809392Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the rear gate latch assembly, and then disconnect the connector.
  5. Remove the rear gate outer handle cable, and then remove the rear gate latch assembly.