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Front Outer Handle: Removal

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  1. Raise the front door glass to the top position.
  2. Remove the door trim. Refer to DOOR TRIM REMOVAL, Door Trim.
  3. Remove the cable from the front inner remote. Refer to REMOVAL , Front Inner Remote.
  4. Remove the sealing cover. Refer to FRONT SEALING COVER REMOVAL, Front Sealing Cover.
  5. Remove the plug at the rear end of the door panel.
  6. Remove the rod clamp.
  7. Loosen the bolt (1) and turn bolt (2) five times.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear End Of Door Panel And Plug
    G05033644Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the outer handle cover.
  9. Move the front outer handle forward, and detach the front outer handle.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the handle from door panel, not to deform the door panel.
  10. Remove the outer side spacer, and slide the frame assembly forward from the inner side, then remove.
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