Trunk Lid Opener

2014 Subaru Impreza Sport LimitedSECTION Trunk Lid Opener
  1. Remove the cover - handle.
    1. Open the cover by using a flat tip screwdriver.
    2. Remove the screws and detach the cover - handle.
      Fig 1: Removing Cover - Handle
      G09489827Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the pull handle - opener.
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Remove the cable from pull handle - opener.
      Fig 2: Removing Cable From Pull Handle - Opener
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  3. Remove the trim panel - trunk side RH. < Ref. to TRUNK ROOM TRIM , REMOVAL, Trunk Room Trim.>
  4. Remove the lower inner trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim.>
  5. Remove the trim panel - trunk lid. < Ref. to TRUNK LID TRIM , REMOVAL, Trunk Room Trim.>
  6. Disconnect the cable from the lock assembly - trunk lid.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Cable From Lock Assembly - Trunk Lid
    G08319248Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the cable clip, and remove the cable.
    Fig 4: Identifying Cable Clip
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