Rear Lock Button: Removal

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: The rear lock button is integrated into the rear gate opener button.
  1. Remove the garnish assembly - rear gate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish. >
  2. Remove the screws and remove the rear lock button.
    Fig 1: Locating Rear Lock Button Screws
    G09484664Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the rear antenna assembly - exterior.
  4. Release the locks at both ends of the button - opener rear gate by pushing them with a flat tip screwdriver, remove the button - opener rear gate and remove the integrated harness.
    Fig 2: Removing Button - Opener Rear Gate
    G09484663Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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