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

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

1. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY

CAUTION:

Gas is colorless, odorless, and harmless. However, gas pressure may spray cutting powder or oil. Be sure to wear dust-resistant goggles.

1. Cover with a vinyl sack as shown in the figure.

(1)	Stay ASSY - rear gate
(2)	Vinyl sack

NOTE:

Prevent the vinyl sack from being caught by drill cutting edge.

2. Lift the body side slightly with piston rods fully extended, and secure the body side with vise.

Drill a hole of 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) diameter at a point 6 to 196 mm (0.24 to 7.72 in) from the body side, and bleed the gas in the rear gate damper stay completely.

(1)	Door side
(2)	Body side
(3)	196 mm (7.72 in)
(4)	6 mm (0.24 in)
(5)	Piston rod
(6)	Cylinder
(7)	Portion to be drilled

Installation

1. REAR GATE PANELCAUTION:The panel - rear gate is heavy. When removing and installing it, always work in a team of two or more persons.1. Install the hinge - rear gate to the vehicle body.2. Temporar ...

Rear sealing cover

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Other materials:

Inspection
• Inspect the drive plate facing for wear and damage.• Check the driven plate for discoloration (burnt color).• Check for worn snap ring, fatigue or damaged return spring or deformed spring retainer.• Make sure the clearance between retaining plate and snap ring of reverse br ...