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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - SECURITY AND LOCKSREAR GATE OPENER BUTTONREMOVAL
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Rear Gate Opener Button: Removal
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Removal
NOTE:
- The button - opener rear gate is integrated with the rear lock button.
- Open the panel - rear gate before disconnecting the ground terminal from battery sensor.
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
- Remove the trim panel - rear gate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim. >
- Remove the garnish assembly - rear gate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish. >
- Remove the button - opener rear gate.
- Remove the garnish switch bracket from the garnish assembly - rear gate.
- While pushing the locks at both ends of the button - opener rear gate with a flat tip screwdriver, remove the button - opener rear gate together with the rear lock button.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.