Outer Mirror Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the trim panel - front door. < Ref. to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
Turn over the sealing cover - front door.
CAUTION:
- Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily break the sealing cover - front door.
- If the sealing cover - front door gets broken, replace it with a new part.
- Be careful not to allow the butyl tape to contact any trims and seats because the butyl tape, which has a strong adhesive force, is difficult to remove once it adhered.
1. Disconnect each connector.
2. Carefully remove the butyl tape and turn over the sealing cover - front door within the area where the operation can be performed.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Sealing Cover
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the outer mirror assembly.
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the bolts to remove outer mirror assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Outer Mirror Assembly Connector
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.