1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Remove the ignition switch..
4. Verify that the continuity between the ignition switch terminals is as indicated in the table.

If not as indicated in the table, replace the ignition switch.

Trunk Lid Key Cylinder Removal/Installation
Ignition Switch Removal/Installation [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push
Button Start System]Front Door Speaker Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the inner garnish..
3. Remove the front door trim..
4. Disconnect the connector.
Without Bose®
With Bose®
5. Remove the screw.
6. Remove the front door speaker in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
Without Bos ...
Stay Damper Disposal
NOTE:
The stay damper contains colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Position the stay damper horizontally.
3. Drain gas and oil by cutting the position indicated in the figure to a
2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} depth using a metal saw.
CAUTION:
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Opening/closing the back door (vehicles without power back door)
■ Open
In the Subaru Solterra, the back door can be manually opened by lifting it upward
while pressing the back door opener switch. This action releases the latch and allows
smooth access to the luggage compartment.
■ Close
To close the Subaru Solterra back door, gently pull it dow ...