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Front Outer Handle: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise the front door glass to the top position.
  2. Remove the front door trim. < Ref. to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim . >
  3. Remove the sealing cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Sealing Cover . >
  4. Remove the rod clamp.
  5. Remove the plug at the rear of the door panel, and loosen the TORX® bolt (1).
    Fig 1: Plug At Rear Of Door Panel And TORX® Bolt
    G07666513Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the door outer handle cover.
  7. Move the front outer handle towards the rear, and remove the front outer handle.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the handle from the door panel. The door panel may become deformed.
  8. Remove the outer side spacer.
  9. Loosen TORX® bolt (2).
  10. Remove the frame assembly from inside the door panel.