Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 968

SL-28

SECURITY AND LOCKS

REAR GATE LATCH ASSEMBLY

13.Rear Gate Latch Assembly

A: REMOVAL

1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear gate lower trim. <Ref. to EI-44,
REMOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
3) Remove the rear gate key cylinder rod.
4) Remove the rear gate outer handle. <Ref. to SL-
27, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Outer Handle.>
5) Remove the three bolts.

6) Remove the two connectors and pull out the
latch.

B: INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Make sure the lock works properly after installation. 

C: INSPECTION

1) Make sure the rod is not deformed.
2) Make sure the lever and rod work smoothly.

SL-00082

SL-29

SECURITY AND LOCKS

REAR GATE LATCH LOCK ACTUATOR

14.Rear Gate Latch Lock Actua-

tor

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove the rear gate latch assembly. <Ref. to
SL-28, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Latch Assembly.>
2) Remove the rear gate lock actuator.

B: INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Make sure the lock works properly after installation. 

C: INSPECTION

1) Disconnect the door lock actuator harness con-
nector.
2) Connect the battery to the door lock actuator ter-
minals.

If NG, replace the rear gate latch lock actuator. 

Terminal No.

Actuator operation

No. 2 (+) and No. 4 (–)

Unlocked 

→

 Locked

No. 4 (+) and No. 2 (–)

Locked 

→

 Unlocked

SL-00083

SL-00076

2 1
4 3

2 1
4 3

SL-30

SECURITY AND LOCKS

TRUNK LID LOCK ASSEMBLY

15.Trunk Lid Lock Assembly

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove the trunk lid key cylinder rod.
2) Remove the lock assembly cover (A).
3) Remove the nut while holding the lock assembly.
Remove the lock assembly (B).

B: INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
• Apply grease to parts that rub.
• Make sure the lock works properly after installa-
tion.

C: INSPECTION

1) Check the striker for bending 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. 

SL-00084

( A )

( B )

SL-31

SECURITY AND LOCKS

FRONT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

16.Front Hood Lock Assembly

A: REMOVAL

1) Open the hood.
2) Remove the bolt. Remove the hood lock assem-
bly.
3) Remove the release cable from the lock assem-
bly.

B: INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
• Apply grease to parts that rub.
• Make sure the release cable works properly after
installation.

C: ADJUSTMENT

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

D: INSPECTION

1) Check the striker for bending 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.

SL-00087

SL-00088