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Rear Gate Opener Button: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: The rear gate opener button is integrated into the license plate light assembly harness.
  1. Remove the rear gate trim. < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim. >
  2. Remove the rear gate garnish. < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish. >
  3. Remove the screws, and then remove the rear gate garnish lower cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Rear Gate Garnish Lower Cover Screws
    G05957957Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Hold down the rear gate opener button hook, and remove the rear gate opener button.
    Fig 2: Locating Hook Of Rear Gate Opener Button
    G05957958Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the license plate light. < Refer to REMOVAL , License Plate Light. >
  6. Remove the license plate light assembly harness.