Front Outer Handle: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the glass assembly - front door to the top position.
Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Remove the trim panel - front door. < Ref. to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
Remove the sealing cover - front door. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Sealing Cover. >
Remove the cover - handle front outer.
Preparation tool:

TORX® T30
1. Remove the plug at the rear end of the panel assembly - front door.
2. Loosen the TORX® bolt and remove the cover - handle front outer.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Handle Front Outer Cover
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the holder of the frame assembly - front door outer.

Fig 2: Removing Front Door Outer Frame Assembly Holder
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:
- For model with keyless access with push button start, disconnect the harness clip and exterior antenna (touch sensor) connector.
- Using (a) shown in the figure as a supporting point, pry it with a flat tip screwdriver to remove.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Harness Clip And Exterior Antenna (Touch Sensor) Connector
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the handle - door outer.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the handle - door outer from the frame assembly - front door.
1. Pull the handle - door outer rearward to release engagement of the frame assembly - front door outer.
2. Pull the handle - door outer towards yourself to remove the handle - door outer.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Outer Door Handle
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the frame assembly - front door outer.
Preparation tool:

TORX® T30
1. Remove the spacer - door handle outer.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Outer Door Handle Spacer
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Remove the rod clamp and remove the rod.
3. Loosen the TORX® bolt and remove the frame assembly - front door outer.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Front Outer Door Handle Frame Assembly
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.