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

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

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

Part		Standard
A	Fender COMPL - front to Panel assembly - front door	4.2±1.25 mm (0.17±0.05 in)
B	Panel assembly - front door to Side sill garnish assembly (sedan model)	5.4±1.8 mm (0.21±0.07 in)
C	Panel side outer to Front 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 front door sash	4.9±1.5 mm (0.19±0.06 in)
E	Front door sash to Rear door sash	4.4+1.5 — 1.0 mm (0.17+0.06 — 0.04 in)
F	Panel assembly - front door to Panel assembly - rear door	4.2±1.25 mm (0.17±0.05 in)
G	Garnish assembly front door to Side sill garnish assembly (OUTBACK model)	4.4±1.8 mm (0.17±0.07 in)

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

Preparation tool:

ST: WRENCH (925610000)

(1) Using ST, loosen the vehicle side bolts of the upper hinge - front door and the lower hinge - front door.

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

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

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

Removal

1. FRONT DOOR PANEL1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE2. Remove the garnish assembly - door. (OUTBACK model) Side G ...

Installation

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

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Operation
1. On «Start» display, select «Diagnosis».2. On «Vehicle selection» display, input the target vehicle information and select «Confirmed».3. On «Main Menu» display, select «Each System».4. On «Select System» display, select «Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection(RH)» or «Subaru Rear Vehicle ...