Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Rear gate (Outback) - if the rear gate cannot be opened

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Rear gate (Outback) - if the rear gate cannot be opened

In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by pressing the rear gate opener button (all models) or using the power rear gate (if equipped), you can open it from inside the cargo area.

Rear gate (Outback) - if the rear gate cannot be opened

Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim using flat-head screwdriver.
Locate the rear gate lock release lever behind the rear gate trim panel.

CAUTION Never operate the rear gate lock release lever with your fingers because doing so may cause an injury.

Always use a flat-head screwdriver or a similar tool.

Models without power rear gate

Models with power rear gate

Turn the lever to the right position using a flat-head screwdriver or a similar tool. Then the rear gate will open.

Trunk lid (Legacy) - if the trunk lid cannot be opened

NOTE If you open the trunk lid with a key while the alarm system is armed, the alarm system is triggered and the vehicle's horn sounds. In this case, perform any of the following operations. ...

Power rear gate - if power rear gate does not operate properly

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