Subaru Legacy (2005 year). Manual - part 1013

EB-29

EXTERIOR BODY PANELS

Rear Gate

2. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY

1) Prevent the rear gate from closing using prop or
the like.

CAUTION:
If the prop comes off, operators may get injured
and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to
support the rear gate with secure material to
prevent injury or damage.

2) Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. <Ref. to EB-11, REAR GATE PANEL,
COMPONENT, General Description.>

C: DISPOSAL

1. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY

CAUTION:
Gas is colorless, odorless and harmless. How-
ever, gas pressure may spray cutting powder or
oil. Be sure to wear dust-resistant goggles.
1) Cover with a vinyl sack as shown in the figure.

NOTE:
Prevent the vinyl sack from being caught by drill
cutting edge.

2) Lift the body side slightly with piston rods fully
extended, and secure the body side with vise.
Drill a hole in 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) diameter at
a point 10 to 200 mm (0.39 to 7.87 in) from door
side, and bleed rear gate damper stay gas com-
pletely.

(1) Rear gate damper stay

(2) Vinyl sack

EB-00069

(1)

(2)

EB-00031

(1) Body side

(2) Door side

(3) 190 mm (7.48 in)

(4) 10 mm (0.39 in)

(5) Piston rod

(6) Cylinder