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

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Security and locks / Rear gate latch and actuator assembly / Inspection

1. LATCH

Check if the latch operates normally.

If latch deformation, abnormal wear, or unsmooth lock operation is observed, replace the latch and actuator - rear gate.

2. ACTUATOR

Unit inspection

Preparation tool:

Circuit tester

1. Check door lock operation

Check the door lock operation when battery voltage is applied between the connectors.

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Specification
1 (+) — 2 (−)	Connect battery to the terminals	OPEN

2. Check switch

Check the resistance between connector terminals.

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
3 — 4	OPEN	Less than 1.5 -
3 — 4	CLOSE	1 M- or more

3. If it does not operate properly as a result of inspection, replace the latch and actuator - rear gate.

Removal

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate. Rear Gate Trim > REMOVAL3. Remove the latch and actuator - rear gate.(1) Disconnect the connector.(2) ...

Installation

1. Install the latch and actuator - rear gate.Tightening torque25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)2. Install the trim panel - rear gate. Rear Gate Trim > REMOVAL3. Connect the ground terminal to ba ...

Other materials:

Inspection
Disassembled parts should be washed with cleaning solvent first, then inspected carefully.1. BearingReplace the bearings in the following cases.• When the bearing balls, outer races and inner races are broken or rusty.• When the bearing is worn.• When the bearings fail to turn smoo ...