Rear Gate Opener Button: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The rear gate opener button is integrated into the license plate light assembly harness.

Remove the rear gate trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim . >
Remove the rear gate garnish. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish . >
Remove the screws, and then remove the rear gate garnish lower cover.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Gate Garnish Lower Cover Screws
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Hold down the rear gate opener button hook, and remove the rear gate opener button.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Gate Opener Button Hook
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Remove the license plate light. < Ref. to REMOVAL , License Plate Light . >
Remove the license plate light assembly harness.