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Rear Gate Opener Button: Removal

NOTE: The rear gate opener button is integrated into the license plate light assembly harness.
  1. Remove the rear gate trim. Refer to REAR GATE TRIM .
  2. Remove the rear gate garnish. Refer to REAR GATE GARNISH .
  3. Remove the rear gate opener button.
    1. Release the locks at both ends of the rear gate opener button by pushing with a flat tip screwdriver.
      Fig 1: Releasing Rear Gate Opener Button
      G06653904Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the screws and remove the license plate light.
      Fig 2: Identifying License Plate Light And Screws
      G06653905Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the license plate light assembly harness from the rear gate garnish.
      Fig 3: Identifying License Plate Light Assembly And Rear Gate Garnish
      G06653906Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.