Power Rear Gate Drive Unit: Installation
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.
- Install the stop ring to the rod - power rear gate.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the stop ring.
- Align the stop ring to the ball housing groove, and attach the ring by gradually applying force, while paying attention not to deform it.
- With the stop ring installed, check the clearance (a) of the stop ring.
Specification:
6.4 - 7.2 mm (0.25 - 0.28 in)
Replace the stop ring if the inspection result is not within the standard value.
- Install each part in the reverse order of removal.CAUTION:
- After installing the power rear gate drive unit (PRG D/U), check that the temporary stop lock mechanism is unlocked, and then move the ball stud bolt to the top position.
- When installing the rod, check that the stop ring and ball stud bolt are vertically placed, and then slowly press in the rod.
Tightening torque:
Power rear gate drive unit (PRG D/U): 10 N.m (1.02 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)