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Rear Gate Latch Assembly: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the rear gate lock actuator harness connector.
  2. Connect the battery to rear gate lock actuator terminals.
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Gate Lock Actuator Connector Terminals
G05033655Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Terminal No. Actuator operation
No. 1 (+) and No. 2 (-) Lock → Unlock

Replace the rear gate latch assembly if faulty.