1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Lift the clip in the direction of the arrow (1), and pull out the key rod in the direction of the arrow (2).

4. Remove the nuts.

5. Remove the trunk lid key cylinder.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Trunk Lid Adjustment
Trunk Lid Latch And Release Actuator InspectionUtility vehicle precautions
The Subaru Solterra belongs to the utility vehicle category, engineered
with increased ground clearance and a comparatively narrower track width relative
to its center of gravity height. This design allows the Subaru Solterra to perform
effectively across a wide range of off-road environments ...
M Position Switch Inspection [FS5 A EL]
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the console..
d. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
2. Inspect the continuity between the selector lever component terminals A and
H.
If ...
Cooling (With air conditioner)
Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
After cooling begins, adjust the fan
control dial and temperature control
...