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/InstallationIf your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
In rare emergency situations where normal stopping is not possible,
follow this procedure to safely bring your Subaru Solterra to a halt.
Stopping the vehicle
1. Firmly press the brake pedal using both feet and maintain steady pressure.
Avoid repeatedly pumping the brake pedal, as this may redu ...
Back Up Light Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component)
(G35-MR,G66M-R).
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (G35-MR,G66M-R,C66M-R).
4. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector..
5. Verify that the continuity be ...
Supplemental Restraint System Components
(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
(Without Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags
Roll-over sensor * , crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
Seat belt pretensioners
Front air bag sensors
Side c ...