Rear Gate Opener Button: Removal

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Removal
NOTE: The button - opener rear gate is integrated with the rear lock button. (Model with keyless access)
  1. Remove the trim panel - rear gate and the garnish assembly - rear gate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish. >
  2. Remove the interior antenna. (Model with keyless access)
    1. Remove the connector.
    2. Remove the screws and detach the interior antenna.
      Fig 1: Locating Rear Gate Opener Button Screws
      G09484662Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Release the locks at both ends of the button - opener rear gate by pushing them with a flat tip screwdriver, and remove the button - opener rear gate.
    Fig 2: Removing Button - Opener Rear Gate
    G09484663Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the screws, and remove the rear lock button, and remove the integrated harness. (Model with keyless access)
    Fig 3: Locating Rear Lock Button Screws
    G09484664Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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