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.
- Raise the front door glass to the top position.
- Remove the front door trim. < Ref. to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim . >
- Remove the sealing cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Sealing Cover . >
- Remove the rod clamp.
- Remove the plug at the rear of the door panel, and loosen the TORX® bolt (1).
- Remove the door outer handle cover.
- 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.
- Remove the outer side spacer.
- Loosen TORX® bolt (2).
- Remove the frame assembly from inside the door panel.