5 Door Model/XV Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
Remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR.
1. Remove the claws on the trim edge.
2. Release the claws in the center of trim, and remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Trim Panel - Rear Gate UPR
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Remove the light assembly - high-mounted.
1. Remove the nut.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Light Assembly Nuts (High-Mounted)
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2. From the inside of the rear gate, push the claws on both side of the light assembly - high-mounted to take it out toward vehicle rear.
3. Disconnect the connector and remove the light assembly - high-mounted.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Light Assembly (High-Mounted)
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