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Front Door

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the gusset cover.
    1. Pull the gusset cover backward to detach the claws (A) on the backside of the gusset cover.
      Fig 1: Detaching Claws On Backside Of Gusset Cover
      G07666624Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert a plastic remover into the position shown in the illustration while retaining the condition in step ( 1), and lift up the gusset cover.
      Fig 2: Lifting Up Gusset Cover
      G07666625Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the gusset cover in the direction of the arrow to detach the clip section (B), and disconnect the connector.
      Fig 3: Removing Gusset Cover In Direction Of Arrow And Clip Section
      G07666626Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Open the cover of the inner remote section, and remove the screws.
    Fig 4: Locating Inner Remote Section Screw
    G05663788Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the power window switch panel.
    Fig 5: Locating Power Window Switch Panel Screw
    G07666628Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. Open the cover and remove the screws.
    2. Lift up the tip of switch panel by using a plastic remover.
      Fig 6: Switch Panel Tip
      G05663791Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disengage the end face tabs by using a plastic remover.
      Fig 7: Disengaging End Face Tabs By Using A Plastic Remover
      G06347649Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Disconnect the harness connector, and remove the power window switch panel.
  5. Remove the door trim screws.
    Fig 8: Locating Door Trim Screws
    G06347650Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the door trim.
    Fig 9: Door Trim Clips
    G07666632Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. Remove the clips, then lift the door trim.
      NOTE: Insert a plastic clip remover into the slit at the bottom of the door trim, to lift the door trim.
      Fig 10: Inserting Plastic Clip Remover Into Slit At Bottom Of Door Trim
      G05663794Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the cable (1) and (2) from the cable holder of inner remote.
      Fig 11: Inner Remote Cable
      G05033643Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Disconnect the harness connector and remove the door trim.