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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. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  3. Remove the trim panel - front door. < Ref. to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
  4. Remove the sealing cover - front door. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Sealing Cover. >
  5. Remove the holder of the frame assembly - front door outer.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Door Outer Frame Assembly Holder
    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.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Harness Clip And Exterior Antenna (Touch Sensor) Connector
    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.
      Fig 3: Removing Cover - Handle Front Outer
      G10309564Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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.
      Fig 4: Removing Outer Door Handle
      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.
      Fig 5: Locating Outer Door Handle Spacers
      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.
      Fig 6: Removing Rod Clamp And Rod
      G08319213Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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