Rear Door: 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 rear door trim. < Ref. to REAR DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
Remove the rear speaker. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Speaker. >
Remove the sealing cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Sealing Cover. >
Remove the door sash and rear door glass. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Door Glass. >
Remove the rear door regulator and motor assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Regulator and Motor Assembly. >
Remove the rear door latch. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Door Latch and Door Lock Actuator Assembly. >
Remove the rear outer handle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Outer Handle. >
Remove the rear door weather strip.
NOTE: If the weather strip clip is removed with excessive force, the weather strip may be damaged. Be sure to use clip remover to remove.

Fig 1: Front Door Weather Strip
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Remove the bolts and nuts to remove the door checker.

Fig 2: Locating Door Checker Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Pull the door harness connector inside the center pillar, then disconnect the connector.

Fig 3: Locating Door Harness Connector
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Put a wooden block on jack and place jack under the rear door. Support the rear door with a jack to protect it from damage.

Fig 4: Positioning Jack Under Front Door
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Remove the door-side bolts for upper and lower hinges to remove the rear door panel.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Door Panel
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Remove the door hinge from vehicle.