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

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Exterior interior trim / Rear bumper / Installation

1. SEDAN MODEL

CAUTION:

Before installing the bumper face, match the claws on the bracket - rear bumper with the engaging position of flange section on the bumper face side. If the engaging position is not correct, the flange section may be broken or the clearance between fender panel and bumper face may not be uniform.

1. Install each bumper bracket.

2. Install the bumper beam COMPL - rear.

Tightening torque:

53 N·m (5.4 kgf-m, 39.1 ft-lb)

3. Install the bumper face - rear.

NOTE:

If the bumper face - rear comes off too easily, adjust the hook of the center bracket side.

4. Replace the light assembly gasket with a new part.

5. Install the light assembly - rear combination.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

6. Install the trim panel - trunk rear and trunk room mat.

7. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. NOTE

2. OUTBACK MODEL

CAUTION:

1. Install each bumper bracket.

2. Install the bumper beam COMPL - rear.

Tightening torque:

53 N·m (5.4 kgf-m, 39.1 ft-lb)

3. Install the bumper face - rear.

NOTE:

If the bumper face - rear comes off too easily, adjust the hook of the center bracket side.

4. Install the light assembly - rear combination.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

5. Install the trim panel - rear skirt, mat floor - rear and the trim panel - rear apron.

6. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. NOTE

Repair

Refer to the description concerning repair in “Front Bumper” section. Front Bumper > REPAIR ...

Removal

1. SEDAN MODEL1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE2. Remove the trunk room mat.3. Remove the light assembly - rear combination. Rear Combination Light Assembly > REMOVAL4. Rem ...

Other materials:

Safety precautions
WARNING Bulbs may become very hot while illuminated. Before replacing bulbs, turn off the lights and wait until the bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is a risk of sustaining a burn injury. For models with HID low beam headlights, observe the followi ...