1999 SUBARU LEGACY rear

E: TRUNK LID AND REAR GATE
B5M0255B
Point to point Dimension Point to point Dimension
(68) RH to (68) LH 1,346 (52.99) (64) RH to (64) LH 1,213 (47.76)
(69) RH to (69) LH 1,080 (42.52) (63) to (64) RH 990 (38.98)
(65) to (59) RH 771 (30.35) (63) to (64) LH 990 (38.98)
(65) to (59) LH 785 (30.91) (63) to (60) RH 1,003 (39.49)
(65) to (66) RH 592 (23.31) (63) to (60) LH 1,003 (39.49)
(65) to (66) LH 604 (23.78) (60) RH to (64) LH 984 (38.74)
(48) to (60) RH 1,707 (67.20) (60) LH to (64) RH 984 (38.74)
(48) to (60) LH 1,707 (67.20) (71) RH to (71) LH 1,393 (54.84)
(48) to (63) 1,466 (57.72) (70) RH to (70) LH 1,320 (51.97)
Unit: mm (in)
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3. Datum Dimensions

4. Rear Bumper
A: SEDAN
B5M0368B
(1) Bumper beam (LWR)
(2) Bumper beam (UPR)
(3) Bracket (Side)(4) Bumper surface
(5) E-A foam (Rear)Tightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T:
93±25 (9.5±2.5, 69±18)
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4. Rear Bumper

B: WAGON
B5M0369B
(1) Bumper beam
(2) Bracket (Side)
(3) Bumper surface(4) E-A foam (Rear)Tightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T:
93±25 (9.5±2.5, 69±18)
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4. Rear Bumper

C: OUTBACK MODEL
B5M0405B
(1) Bumper beam
(2) Bracket (Side)
(3) Bumper surface(4) E-A foam (Rear)
(5) Lower bracket (Side)Tightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T:
93±25 (9.5±2.5, 69±18)
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4. Rear Bumper

D: SUS MODEL
B5M0501B
(1) Beam complete rear
(2) Beam lower complete rear
(3) Bracket side rear
(4) Beam upper rear(5) Bumper face
(6) E-A foam
(7) E-A honeycombTightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T:
95±25 (9.5±2.5, 69±18)
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4. Rear Bumper

7. Guard Pipe
B5M0371B
(1) Guard pipe
(2) Rear floor panelTightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T:
32±10 (3.3±1.0, 23.9±7)
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7. Guard Pipe

2. Trunk Lid
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. TRUNK LID
1) Open trunk lid.
2) Remove trunk lid mounting bolts and detach
trunk lid from hinges.
G5M0144
3) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
2. TORSION BAR
1) Open trunk lid. Remove torsion bars from hinge
links using ST.
ST 927780000 REMOVER
CAUTION:
Be careful because torsion bar quickly swings
back when released.
G5M0145
2) Remove the left and right torsion bars.
WARNING:
Be careful because trunk lid drops under its
own weight when torsion bars are removed.
3) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Apply a coat of grease to the rotary section of
hinges and contact surfaces of torsion bars.
3. TRUNK LID LOCK ASSEMBLY AND
KEY CYLINDER
1) Remove rod of lock assembly from rod holder
of key lock assembly.
G5M0146
2) Remove nuts which hold lock assembly and
remove lock assembly.
NOTE:
IAlways remove rear skirt trim panel beforehand,
if so equipped.
IBe careful not to bend opener cable.
3) Remove rod holder and detach key cylinder
from trunk lid.
B5M0269A
4) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Apply grease to sliding surfaces of lock assembly
and striker.
B5M0372A
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2. Trunk Lid

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.
G5M0147
7) Disconnect cable from striker.
NOTE:
IBe careful not to bend or break cable.
IBasic model vehicles do not have trunk lid
opener system.
8) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
IWhen installing cover to pull handle
assembly, observe the following:
IBe careful not to catch harness.
IEngage pull handle assembly pawls
firmly.
NOTE:
After installing opener cable, ensure it moves
smoothly.
B: 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 wash-
er(s) between trunk lid and hinges or move trunk
lock assembly up or down.
B5M0270A
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2. Trunk Lid