Outback Model

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the rear gate trim.
1. Remove the rear gate upper trim.
  1. Remove the claws on the trim edge.
  2. Disconnect the claws in the center of trim, and remove the rear gate upper trim.
    
    Fig 1: Removing Claws On Trim Edge
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2. Remove the rear gate pillar trim.
  1. Release the claws.
  2. Remove the claws on the bottom of trim, and remove the rear gate pillar trim.
    
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Gate Pillar Trim And Claws
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3. Remove the hand grip of rear gate.
  CAUTION:
  - Be careful not to scratch the trim.
  - To protect the trim from damage, attach a protective tape to the tool in use.
  1. Insert a precision screwdriver (a).
  2. With the screwdriver inserted, push it down to release the claw and pull it toward you.
  3. Remove the screws and detach the hand grip.
    
    Fig 3: Detaching Hand Grip
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4. Remove the rear gate lower trim.
  1. Remove the clips on both ends.
  2. Release the clips and remove the rear gate lower trim.
    
    Fig 4: Locating Rear Gate Lower Trim And Clips
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Remove the rear gate garnish.
1. Release the clips and claws, then detach the rear finisher light side cover.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Rear Finisher Light Side Cover, Clips And Claws
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2. Disconnect the harness connector of license plate light assembly.
3. Remove the nuts.
4. Remove the clips, and remove the rear gate garnish.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Rear Gate Garnish And Clips
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Remove the rearview camera assembly.
CAUTION: Do not drop or apply any impact to the rearview camera because it is a precision equipment.
1. Disconnect the rearview camera connector.
2. Remove the nut and bolt on the back side of rear gate.
3. Disconnect the claws (for temporary fastening) and remove the rearview camera assembly.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Rearview Camera Assembly And Claws
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