NOTE:
The stay damper contains colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Position the stay damper horizontally.

3. Drain gas and oil by cutting the position indicated in the figure to a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}
depth using a metal saw.
CAUTION:
When cutting the stay damper, wear protective eye wear to prevent the gas or oil from getting into your eyes. Otherwise, the force of the gas and oil spraying out could lead to injury.
4. Verify that the gas and oil is drained completely by pulling and pushing the piston rod several times with the cut position facing downward.

5. Cut off the bottom of the stay damper.

6. Dispose of the stay damper.
Rear Outer Handle Removal/Installation
Trunk Board Removal/InstallationPCM Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following items:.
Battery
PCM cover No.1
4. Disconnect the PCM connector..
5. Remove the battery tray and PCM component..
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
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Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play Inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within the specification.
Steering wheel play
0—30 mm {0—1.18 in} (When hydraulic operating)
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Electronic key battery
If the electronic key battery of your Subaru Solterra becomes depleted,
it should be replaced promptly to ensure uninterrupted operation of all key functions.
■ If the key battery is depleted
When the battery inside the Subaru Solterra electronic key weakens or fully discharges,
you may noti ...