Rear Gate Lock/Unlock And Open/Close Operations

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Rear Gate Lock/Unlock And Open/Close Operations
  1. Open and close the rear gate several times for smooth movement.
  2. Operate the rear gate emergency release lever to check that the rear gate unlocks normally.
    1. Remove the cover inside the rear gate.
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    2. Operate the lever using a tool such as a screwdriver to check that the unlock operation can be performed normally.
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