Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Adjustment

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Exterior body panels / Rear gate / Adjustment

Adjust the clearance around the panel - rear gate as follows.

Part		Standard
A	Panel - rear gate to Roof panel	6.6+1.5, −1.0 mm (0.26+0.06, −0.04 in)
B	Surface level gap: Panel - rear gate to Roof panel	0.5+0.5, −1.5 mm (0.02+0.02, −0.06 in)
C	Finisher - light to Rear combination light	4.8±2 mm (0.19±0.08 in)
D	Surface level gap: Finisher - light to Rear combination light	0±1.6 mm (0±0.06 in)
E	Panel - rear gate to Bumper face - rear	8.0±1.5 mm (0.31±0.06 in)

1. Adjust the vertical and horizontal positions of the panel - rear gate.

(1) Loosen the mounting bolts of the hinge - rear gate.

(2) Adjust the vertical and horizontal clearance of the panel - rear gate.

Tightening torque:

25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

2. Adjust the surface level gap between the panel - rear gate and the body.

(1) Remove the trim panel - rear skirt.

(2) Loosen the bolt.

(3) Tap the striker - rear gate using a plastic hammer to adjust the surface level gap between the panel - rear gate and the body.

Tightening torque:

25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

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