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

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

Adjust the clearance around the trunk lid COMPL as follows.

Part		Standard
A	Trunk lid COMPL and Panel - side outer	3.5±1.0 mm (0.14±0.04 in)
B	Surface level gap between Trunk lid COMPL and Panel - side outer	0±1.0 mm (0±0.04 in)
C	Surface level gap between Trunk lid COMPL and Panel - side outer	−0.5±1.0 mm (−0.02±0.04 in)
D	Trunk lid COMPL and Panel - side outer	4.5±1.0 mm (0.18±0.04 in)
E	Trunk lid COMPL to Bumper face - rear	6.8±1.5 mm (0.27±0.06 in)
F	Trunk lid COMPL to Bumper face - rear	5±1.5 mm (0.2±0.06 in)

1. Adjust the horizontal position of the trunk lid COMPL.

(1) Loosen the mounting bolt.

(2) Adjust the horizontal clearance of the trunk lid COMPL.

2. Adjust the surface level gap between the trunk lid COMPL and the body.

(1) Remove the trim panel - trunk rear.

(2) Loosen the bolt.

(3) Tap the striker - trunk using a plastic hammer to adjust the surface level gap between the trunk lid COMPL and the body.

Removal

CAUTION:Trunk lid COMPL is heavy. When removing and installing it, always work in a team of two or more persons.1. TRUNK LID DAMPER STAY1. Open the trunk lid COMPL.2. Remove the stay assembly - trunk ...

Installation

1. Install the hinge assembly - trunk lid.Tightening torque:25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)2. Install the trunk lid COMPL.Tightening torque:25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)3. Install the st ...

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