1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
d. Liftgate latch and lock actuator.
3. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.

4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator

Liftgate Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
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If your Subaru Solterra does not power on as expected, the underlying
cause can vary depending on environmental conditions, system status, or component
functionality. Carefully review the following scenarios and apply the appropriate
solution to restore operation safely and efficiently.
The E ...
Timing Chain Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the wiring harness.
5. Remove the ignition coils..
6. Remove the spark plugs..
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove the coolant reserve tank with the hose still c ...
Drive Belt Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit..
2. Rotate the drive belt auto tensioner in the direction shown in the figure
and remove the drive belt.
3. Install the drive belt.
4. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceed ...