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Door Outer Handle: Removal: Front

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CAUTION:

Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to  AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION 

  1. Raise the glass assembly front door to the top position.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  3. Remove the trim panel front door. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>DOOR TRIM>REMOVAL>FRONT DOOR
  4. Remove the sealing cover front door. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>SEALING COVER>REMOVAL>FRONT SEALING COVER
  5. Release the clips, and remove the plate door.
    CAUTION:

    If it is removed with an excessive force, the door panel assembly may be deformed. Also, if the clip is damaged, replace it with a new clip. 

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  6. Remove the cover handle front outer.
    1. Remove the plug at the rear end of the panel assembly front door.
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    2. Using TORX® T30, loosen the bolt and remove the cover handle front outer.
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  7. Remove the handle front door outer.
    CAUTION:

    Do not apply excessive force to remove the outer handle from the door frame assembly. 

    1. Disconnect the harness clip and exterior antenna (touch sensor) connector using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with protection tape.
      G11246297Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the handle front door outer by pulling it toward yourself and to the rear as shown in the figure.
      G13226873Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Release the claws and hooks, and remove the spacer door handle outer A and B.
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  9. Remove the frame assembly front door outer.
    1. Remove the rod clamp and remove the rod.
      G11246300Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Using TORX® T30, loosen the bolt.
    3. Release the claws, and remove the frame assembly front door outer as shown in the figure.
      G11246301Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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