Genuine Subaru Impreza Trunk Lock Cylinder

Subaru Impreza Trunk Lock Cylinder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Lock Cylinder Trunk Lid
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  Q:

  How to Remove and Reinstall the Trunk Lid Latch and Trunk Lock Cylinder on a Subaru Impreza?

  Posted by Don L.

  A:

  On 2008 and later models, the trunk lid actuator is fitted with a latch, no outside lock included. To open the trunk on 2007 and earlier models, remove any trunk lid trim panels surrounding the latch. Scribe or paint around latch assembly to ensure alignment when installing again. Dismount lock cylinder to latch rod. Remove two latch fasteners and pull out latch. Reverse above step to reinstall but ensure mark made before removing aligns it in place of latch. In case of 2008 and later models, open trunk then take away any trunk lid trim panels surrounding its latch. Scribe or paint around a lock assembly for correct placement during reinstallation. Two fasteners hold down the tailgate lid's catch bolt down this two bolts then unplug electrical connector and cable from page of rear side. Do away with that block hinged rear end part thereof; after which reset this to position by reversing steps as outlined above while matching mark put before pickup was lifted out but still at location of closure mechanism. For the trunk lock cylinder on 2007 and earlier models open the trunk and remove the trunk lid trim panels. Detach the latch to lock cylinder rod from the lock cylinder, then use a pair of pliers to remove the lock cylinder retaining clip. Grasp with both hands on outside of back cover hold squeeze lightly push towards side seam until fully withdraws through such apertures at top hand raised gently towards left thus pulling loosen forceps pressure off so that they slide along inner edges sides inwardly lower third downwards another until reach first lobe about it looks like coming out just slightly bit more than line drawn across release suddenly almost touching one another's point starting place disappears completely under similar hole again ending at beginning where from here into cannot be seen otherwise will not fit properly anymore except if they are purposely inserted behind still remained intact all times being rigidly clamped together all round as though there were never any other object within sight shall thus hold onto its place. To reinstall, reverse the steps.

  Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Anthony / Dec 24, 2025