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Touch Sensor UPR

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Legacy, 2015 Subaru Outback, and 2015 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
  2. Remove the touch sensor LWR. < Ref. to TOUCH SENSOR LWR , REMOVAL, Power Rear Gate Touch Sensor. >
  3. Remove the power rear gate touch sensor UPR.
    CAUTION:
    • The touch sensor UPR can be removed only when it is defective because it is secured with double-sided tape.
    • When removing the touch sensor UPR, be careful not to deform the touch sensor UPR bracket.
    • Always replace the touch sensor UPR with a new part after removal.
    1. Affix masking tape on the touch sensor UPR bracket so that the tape runs along the touch sensor UPR.
    2. Remove the rubber clip and remove the power rear gate touch sensor UPR.
      Fig 1: Identifying Touch Sensor UPR Bracket Masking Tape Fixing Position
      G10309985Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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