Front Sealing Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the front door trim. < Ref. to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
Remove the sealing cover.
NOTE:
- Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily break the cover.
- If cover gets broken, replace it with a new part.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Butyl Tape
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.