Subaru Legacy (2005 year). Manual - part 978

SL-35

SECURITY AND LOCKS

Rear Gate Latch Assembly

13.Rear Gate Latch Assembly

A: REMOVAL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear gate trim. <Ref. to EI-69, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
3) Remove the two screws.

4) Remove the rear gate latch cover. (Model with
double lock)

5) Disconnect the each connector and rear gate
handle cable.

6) Remove the rear gate latch assembly.

B: INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Make sure the lock works correctly after installa-
tion.

(1) Clip

(2) Claw

(3) Hook

SL-00240

SL-00286

(2)

(1)

(3)

(1) Cable

(2) Rear gate lock actuator connector

(3) Rear gate latch switch connector

SL-00301

(2)

(1)

(3)

(2)

SL-36

SECURITY AND LOCKS

Rear Gate Latch Assembly

C: INSPECTION

1) Disconnect the rear gate lock actuator harness
connector.
2) Connect the battery to rear gate lock actuator
terminals.

Replace the rear gate latch assembly if faulty.
3) Check the cable of rear gate handle for deforma-
tion.
4) Check the lever and cable of rear gate handle for
smooth operation.

Terminal No.

Actuator operation

No. 2 (+) and No. 1 (

−)

Unlocked 

→ Locked

No. 1 (+) and No. 2 (

−)

Locked 

→ Unlocked

SL-00235

2 1

SL-37

SECURITY AND LOCKS

Trunk Lid Lock Assembly

14.Trunk Lid Lock Assembly

A: REMOVAL

1. MODEL WITHOUT DOUBLE LOCK

1) Disconnect the connectors and remove the ca-
ble of trunk opener.
2) Remove the two bolts to remove trunk lid lock
assembly.

2. MODEL WITH DOUBLE LOCK

1) Disconnect the connectors and remove the ca-
ble of trunk opener.
2) Remove the two bolts and clip to remove trunk
lid lock assembly.

B: INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
• Apply grease to the movable part.
• Make sure the lock works correctly after installa-
tion.

C: INSPECTION

1) Disconnect the trunk lid actuator harness con-
nector.
2) Connect the battery to trunk lid actuator termi-
nals.

If defective, replace the trunk lid actuator.
3) Check the striker for deformation or abnormal
wear.
4) Check the safety lever for improper movement.
5) Check other levers and the spring for rust forma-
tion and unsmooth movement.
6) Check the cable of trunk opener for smooth op-
eration.

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SL-00308

Terminal No.

Actuator operation

No. 2 (+) and No. 1 (

−)

Locked 

→ Unlocked

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3 2 1

SL-38

SECURITY AND LOCKS

Front Hood Lock Assembly

15.Front Hood Lock Assembly

A: REMOVAL

1) Open the front hood.
2) Remove the bolts, and then detach the front
hood lock assembly.
3) Remove the cable from lock assembly.

B: INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
• Apply grease to the movable part.
• Make sure the cable works correctly after instal-
lation.

C: ADJUSTMENT

Loosen the bolt, and adjust the lock assembly while
moving it up and down.

D: INSPECTION

1) Check the striker for deformation or abnormal
wear.
2) Check the safety lever for improper movement.
3) Check other levers and the spring for rust forma-
tion and unsmooth movement.

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SL-00290