Subaru 57449AE02A Trunk Lid-Lock Cylinder

To remove the latch in 2004 and earlier models, one has to first open the trunk then remove other trim panels around the latch after which he draws a line around the latch assembly to help in re-installation of the components. Unlock the lock cylinder by rotating a rod that is fasten to it then, remove the two nuts or bolts holding the latch and pull it out. Regarding installation, you should place the latch in the position of the line you made earlier. To do for vehicles produced starting from 2005, turn the vehicle on and open the trunk, pull the trim panels, unscrew the arresting mechanism two clips, disconnect the plastic connector and the cable from component, back of the latch, and then posted the latch back into position while reconnecting the clips. For 2004 and earlier models, to replace the trunk lock cylinder, one would have to first open the trunk, remove all the necessary trim panels, disconnect the latch to lock cylinder rod, followed by the removal of the lock cylinder retaining clip using a pair of pliers and finally pulling the lock cylinder out of the trunk lid from the exterior. For models 2005 and later: Open the trunk, then pull out the trim panels, and take out the trunk lid release handle; then to disconnect the connectors of the trunk opener cable, and to erase two fasteners to take out the lock assembly. Removal and installation for both models are quite the opposite of one another.

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.

Disengage the inside handle-to-latch actuating rods from the latch. Working through the access hole, disengage the outside handle-to-latch rods and the lock cylinder-to-latch rod from the latch assembly. Remove the three screws securing the latch to the door, then remove the latch assembly from the door. Installation is the reverse of removal.

To remove the interior door handle, raise the window, then remove the door trim panel and watershield. Detach the actuating rods or cables between the inside door handle and the latch assembly. Afterward, remove the door handle retaining screw(s) and pull the handle free from the door to remove it from the vehicle. Installation is the reverse of removal.