1997 SUBARU LEGACY remove seats

1. General Precaution
1) Remove or install engine and transmission in an area
where chain hoists, lifting devices, etc. are available for
ready use.
2) Be sure not to damage coated surfaces of body panels
with tools or stain seats and windows with coolant or oil.
Place a cover over fenders, as required, for protection.
3) Prior to starting work, prepare the following:
Service tools, clean cloth, containers to catch coolant and
oil, wire ropes, chain hoist, transmission jacks, etc.
4) Lift-up or lower the vehicle when necessary. Make sure
to support the correct positions. (Refer to Chapter 1-3
“General Information”.)
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1. General Precaution

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4. TRUNK LID OPENER
1) Remove rear seats, center pillar lower cover, floor mat,
rear arch cover and side sill cover (on the driver’s side).
2) Remove all clips which hold cable.
3) Disconnect cable from pull handle assembly.
4) Remove bolts and detach pull handle assembly.
5) Loosen bolts which hold lock assembly, and remove it.
6) Remove striker from trunk lid.
7) Disconnect cable from striker.
NOTE:

Be careful not to bend or break cable.

Basic model vehicles do not have trunk lid opener sys-
tem.
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B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

When installing cover to pull handle assembly,
observe the following:

Be careful not to catch harness.

Engage pull handle assembly pawls firmly.

After installing opener cable, ensure it moves
smoothly.

Apply a coat of grease to the rotary section of
hinges and contact surfaces of torsion bars.

Apply grease to sliding surfaces of lock assembly
and striker.
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C: ADJUSTMENT
1. TRUNK LID
1) To adjust left-right lid positioning, loosen bolts which
hold trunk lid to hinges.
2) To adjust up-down lid alignment, place washer(s)
between trunk lid and hinges or move trunk lock assembly
up or down.
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2. Trunk Lid

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3. Fuel Flap
A: REMOVAL
1. FUEL FLAP
Remove bolts which hold hinge to fuel flap, and detach fuel
flap.
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2. FUEL FLAP OPENER
1) Remove rear seats, center pillar lower cover, floor mat,
rear arch cover/rear quarter trim (Wagon), and side sill
cover (on the driver’s side).
2) Remove all clips which hold cable.
3) Disconnect cable from pull handle.
4) Detach pull handle by removing bolts.
5) Detach fuel lock holder by turning it.
B: INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

When installing cover to pull handle assembly,
observe the following:

Be careful not to catch harness.

Engage pull handle assembly pawls firmly.

Make sure the clearance between fuel flap and
vehicle body is equal at all points.

After installing opener cable, ensure it moves
smoothly.
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3. Fuel Flap

1) Remove front seats.
2) Remove rear seat cushion.
3) Remove console box.
4) Remove front pillar lower trim panel.
5) Remove center pillar lower trim panel.
6) Remove side sill cover.
7) Remove fuel opener cover.
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8) Remove clip under front seat.
9) Remove clip in toe board area.
NOTE:
When pulling out edge, do not pull mat alone; pull mat
together with edge.
Pry off two steel clips on side sill front cover and one on
side sill rear cover using screwdriver.
10) Remove mat hook.
11) Remove mat from toe board area.
12) Remove mat from heater module.
13) Roll mat, and take it out of opened rear door.
14) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:

Secure mat firmly with hook and velcro tape.

Insert mat edge firmly into the groove of side sill cover.
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5. Inner Trim Panel