Outback Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
Remove the trim panel - rear gate. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim.>
Remove the garnish assembly - rear gate. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish.>
Remove the rear finisher light assembly.
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the nuts and release the pin, then remove the rear finisher light assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Rear Finisher Light Assembly (Outback Model)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.