Outback F4-25L (2008) Trunk / Liftgate Support Service and Repair
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair
REAR GATE
DISPOSAL
1. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY
CAUTION: Gas is colorless, odorless, and harmless. However, gas pressure may spray cutting powder or oil. Be sure to wear
dust-resistant goggles.
1. Cover with a vinyl sack as shown in the figure.
NOTE: Prevent the vinyl sack from being caught by drill cutting edge.
2. Lift the body side slightly with piston rods fully extended, and secure the body side with vise. Drill a hole in 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in)
diameter at a point 10 to 200 mm (0.39 to 7.87 in) from door side, and bleed rear gate damper stay gas stay completely.
