Rear Gate Glass: Removal

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE:

    For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.Β 

  2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate and the motor assembly - rear wiper. Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>REAR WIPER MOTOR> REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the roof spoiler. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>ROOF SPOILER>REMOVAL .
  4. Disconnect the rear defogger connector.
  5. Remove the glass - rear gate in the same procedure as for the glass - front window. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOW/MIRRORS>WINDSHIELD GLASS>REMOVALΒ .
RENDER: 1.0x

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