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/InstallationSolenoid Valve Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
Primary Control Valve Body
On-vehicle inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Rem ...
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
In the Subaru Solterra, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) is an advanced
safety feature that utilizes rear side radar sensors positioned behind the left
and right sides of the rear bumper to assist the driver in detecting vehicles located
in areas that are difficult to see using mirrors alone.
WAR ...
Spark Plug Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
CAUTION:
If a spark plug that is not as specified is installed, engine performance
will be deteriorated. Install only the specified spark plug when replacing.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Remove the ...