Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Adjustment

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Exterior body panels / Rear door / Adjustment

Adjust the clearance around the panel assembly - rear door as follows.

Part		Standard
A	Panel assembly - front door to Panel assembly - rear door	4.4+1.5, −1.0 mm (0.17+0.06, −0.04 in)
B	Front door sash to Rear door sash	4.2±1.25 mm (0.17±0.05 in)
C	Panel side outer to Rear door sash	5.2+1.5, −1.0 mm (0.2+0.06, −0.04 in)
D	Surface level gap between panel side outer and rear door sash	4.1±1.5 mm (0.16±0.06 in)
E	Panel assembly - rear door to Panel side outer	3.7±1.25 mm (0.15±0.05 in)
F	Panel assembly - rear door to Side sill garnish assembly (sedan model)	5.4±1.8 mm (0.21±0.07 in)
G	Panel assembly - rear door to Side sill garnish assembly (OUTBACK model)	4.4±1.8 mm (0.179±0.07 in)

1. Adjust the vertical and horizontal positions of the panel assembly - rear door.

(1) Loosen the body side bolts of the upper hinge - rear door and the lower hinge - rear door.

(2) Adjust the vertical and horizontal clearance of the panel assembly - rear door.

2. Adjust the surface level gap between the panel assembly - rear door and the body.

CAUTION:

Do not use an impact wrench. Welding area on the striker nut plate is easily broken.

(1) Loosen the screws (A).

(2) Tap the striker - rear door (B) using a plastic hammer to adjust the surface level gap between the rear end of the panel assembly - rear door and the rear quarter.

Removal

1. REAR DOOR PANEL1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE2. Remove the garnish assembly - door. (OUTBACK model) Side Garnish > REMOVAL3. Remove the trim panel - rear door. Door ...

Installation

1. REAR DOOR PANEL1. Put a wooden block and the like on a jack and place the panel assembly - rear door on it.2. Adjust the height by the jack, and temporarily install the panel assembly - rear door t ...

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Operation
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