NOTE:
The gas in the trunk lid stay damper is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Lay the trunk lid stay damper flat.

3. Hacksaw 2—3 mm {
0.08—0.11 in}
into the trunk lid stay damper using a hacksaw, and allow the gas to escape from the trunk lid stay damper.
4. Verify that the gas has escaped from the trunk lid stay damper.
5. Discard the trunk lid stay damper.
Trunk Lid Removal/Installation
Trunk Side Trim Removal/InstallationRear Door Latch And Lock Actuator Inspection
1. The following actuator and switch are integrated with the rear door latch
and lock actuator. Inspect the rear door latch and lock actuator according to each
inspection procedure for the following items.
Rear door lock actuator.
Rear door latch switch.
Rear door lock-li ...
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If your Subaru Solterra requires towing, it is strongly recommended
to use an authorized SUBARU dealer or a professional towing service equipped with
a wheel-lift or flatbed truck for safe transportation.
Always ensure that a proper safety chain system is used during towing,
and strictly foll ...
Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
inflated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and small ...