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Front Door

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  1. Raise the glass assembly front door to the top position.
  2. Remove the cover handle front outer.
    1. Remove the plug at the rear end of the panel assembly front door.
      G11246295Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Using TORX® T30, loosen the bolt and remove the cover handle front outer.
      G13226871Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Replace the key cylinder.
    1. Release the claws.
    2. Remove the key cylinder (b) from the cover handle front outer (a), and replace the key cylinder.
      G11246363Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Using TORX® T30, install the cover handle front outer.
    NOTE:

    When installing the outer handle cover on the driver's side, make sure that the key cylinder shaft is correctly inserted into the latch & actuator assembly front. 

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  5. Install the plugs.
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