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Rear Lock Button: Removal

NOTE: The rear lock button (lock) is integrated into the license plate light assembly harness.
  1. Remove the rear gate garnish assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the rear lock button (lock).
    1. Remove the screws and remove the rear lock button (lock).
      Fig 1: Locating Rear Lock Button Screws
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    2. Release the locks at both ends of the rear gate opener button by pushing with a flat tip screwdriver.
      Fig 2: Releasing Rear Gate Opener Button Locks Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
      G06653904Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the rear exterior antenna connector.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Rear Exterior Antenna Connector
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    4. Remove the screws and remove the license plate light.
      Fig 4: Identifying License Plate Light With Screws
      G06653905Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Remove the license plate light assembly harness from the rear gate garnish assembly.
      Fig 5: Identifying License Plate Light Assembly Harness
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