1999 SUBARU LEGACY trunk

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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5-1[S3E0]SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
3. Datum Dimensions

2. Trunk Lid
B5M0366B
(1) Torsion bar
(2) Trunk lid
(3) Weatherstrip
(4) Rod(5) Trunk lid lock ASSY
(6) Striker
(7) Hinge ASSYTightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
14±4 (1.4±0.4, 10.1±2.9)
T2:18±5 (1.8±0.5, 13.0±3.6)
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[C200]5-1COMPONENT PARTS
2. Trunk Lid

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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[W2A3]5-1SERVICE PROCEDURE
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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5-1[W2A4]SERVICE PROCEDURE
2. Trunk Lid

5. Rear Bumper
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. SEDAN
1) Remove one bolt and one clip from side of
bumper.
B5M0377
2) Open trunk lid. Remove trunk trim panel clips
and detach trim.
3) Remove rear bumper beam (upper) attaching
nut.
4) Remove bolts from bumper stays.
B5M0378
5) Remove rear bumper assembly.
B5M0280
6) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
IBe extremely careful to prevent scratches on
bumper face as it is made of resin.
IBe careful not to scratch the body when
removing or installing bumper.ITo facilitate installation of rear bumper,
attach slider to the guide pin.
B5M0283A
B5M0284A
ITo facilitate installation of rear bumper,
insert the bumper hook into the body groove.
B5M0380A
2. WAGON
1) Remove one bolt and one clip from side of
bumper.
B5M0377
2) Open rear gate. Remove rear quarter trim lid.
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5-1[W5A1]SERVICE PROCEDURE
5. Rear Bumper

18. Rear Spoiler
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Open trunk lid.
2) Disconnect high-mount stop light connector
located inside the trunk lid.
3) Remove rubber caps.
B5M0413
4) Remove rear spoiler mounting nuts.
CAUTION:
When removing nuts, be careful not to drop
them inside rear gate.
B5M0414
5) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
7.4
±2.0 N´m (0.75±0.2 kg-m, 5.4±1.4 ft-lb)
19. Roof Spoiler
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Open rear gate and remove rear gate trim
upper and side.
B5M0305
2) Remove high-mount stop light. [W6A4].>
3) Remove plastic caps and harness covers.
B5M0415A
4) Remove roof spoiler mounting nuts.
CAUTION:
IWhen removing nuts, be careful not to drop
them inside rear gate.
IBe careful since two-sided tape is placed
between roof spoiler and body panel.
B5M0306
5) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
7.4
±2.0 N´m (0.75±0.2 kg-m, 5.4±1.4 ft-lb)
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5-1[W18A0]SERVICE PROCEDURE
18. Rear Spoiler

18. Rear Spoiler
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Open trunk lid.
2) Disconnect high-mount stop light connector
located inside the trunk lid.
3) Remove rubber caps.
B5M0413
4) Remove rear spoiler mounting nuts.
CAUTION:
When removing nuts, be careful not to drop
them inside rear gate.
B5M0414
5) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
7.4
±2.0 N´m (0.75±0.2 kg-m, 5.4±1.4 ft-lb)
19. Roof Spoiler
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1) Open rear gate and remove rear gate trim
upper and side.
B5M0305
2) Remove high-mount stop light. [W6A4].>
3) Remove plastic caps and harness covers.
B5M0415A
4) Remove roof spoiler mounting nuts.
CAUTION:
IWhen removing nuts, be careful not to drop
them inside rear gate.
IBe careful since two-sided tape is placed
between roof spoiler and body panel.
B5M0306
5) Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
7.4
±2.0 N´m (0.75±0.2 kg-m, 5.4±1.4 ft-lb)
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5-1[W18A0]SERVICE PROCEDURE
18. Rear Spoiler

5. Inner Trim
B5M0036D
(1) Front pillar upper trim
(2) Center pillar upper trim
(3) Side sill rear upper cover
(4) Side sill rear lower cover
(5) Side sill front lower cover
(6) Front pillar lower trim
(7) Center pillar lower trim(8) Rear quarter upper front trim
(9) Rear quarter upper rear trim
(10) Rear rail trim
(11) Edge rear trim
(12) Rear quarter pillar lower trim
(13) Cap strut
(14) Lid pocket(15) Rear pillar upper
(16) Rear upper bulk
(17) Trunk side trim
(18) Trunk rear trim
(19) Rear side bulk trim
(20) Rear pillar lower trim
(21) Lamp cover
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[C500]5-3COMPONENT PARTS
5. Inner Trim