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Outer Mirror Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  1. Operate the power window switch to close the front door glass.
  2. Turn the ignition to OFF.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  4. Remove the trim panel - front door. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Door Trim>REMOVAL>FRONT DOOR .
  5. 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.
      G12515612Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the outer mirror assembly.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the bolts to remove outer mirror assembly.
G12515613Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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