Rear Lock Button: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The rear lock button is integrated into the rear gate opener button.

Remove the garnish assembly - rear gate. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish. >
Remove the screws and remove the rear lock button.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Lock Button Screws
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Remove the rear antenna assembly - exterior.
Release the locks at both ends of the button - opener rear gate by pushing them with a flat tip screwdriver, remove the button - opener rear gate and remove the integrated harness.

Fig 2: Removing Button - Opener Rear Gate
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