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Front Door

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise the front door glass to the top position.
  2. Remove the front door trim. < Refer to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
  3. Remove the sealing cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Sealing Cover. >
  4. Remove the rod clamp.
  5. Remove the plug to the rear of the door panel.
  6. Loosen TORX® bolt (1).
    Fig 1: Identifying TORX(R) Bolt
    G05957970Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the key cylinder along with the handle cover.
  8. Remove the key cylinder from the cover, and replace the key cylinder.
    Fig 2: Removing Key Cylinder Along With Handle Cover
    G08566589Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.