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Front Outer Handle: Removal

  1. Raise the glass assembly - front door to the top position.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.

    Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .

    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  3. Remove the trim panel - front door.

    Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>DOOR TRIM>REMOVAL>FRONT DOOR .

  4. Remove the sealing cover - front door.

    Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT SEALING COVER>REMOVAL .

  5. Remove the holder of the frame assembly - front door outer.
    G08319209Courtesy 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.
    G09484638Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. 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.
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  7. 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.
      G06653886Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the frame assembly - front door outer.

    Preparation tool: 

    TORX® T30

    1. Remove the spacer - door handle outer.
      G06653887Courtesy 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.
      G08319213Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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