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Rear Finisher Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Subaru Ascent. 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 REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the trim panel assembly rear gate. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Rear Gate Trim>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the cover rear gate. (Model without power rear gate) Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>Rear Gate>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the sensor touch assembly. (Model with power rear gate) Ref. to POWER REAR GATE SYSTEM>Power Rear Gate Touch Sensor>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the motor assembly rear wiper. Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>Rear Wiper Motor>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the garnish assembly rear gate, Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Rear Gate Garnish>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the finisher assembly rear.
    1. Release the nuts and pins, then remove the finisher assembly rear.
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