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Front Door: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the front door trim. < Ref. to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
  3. Remove the outer mirror assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Outer Mirror Assembly. >
  4. Remove the front door speaker. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Speaker. >
  5. Remove the sealing cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Sealing Cover. >
  6. Remove the front door glass. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Door Glass. >
  7. Remove the front door regulator and motor. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Regulator and Motor Assembly. >
  8. Remove the front door latch assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Door Latch and Door Lock Actuator Assembly. >
  9. Remove the front outer handle. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Outer Handle. >
  10. Remove the front 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
    G05023074Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the bolts and nuts to remove the door checker.
    Fig 2: Locating Door Checker Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G05958175Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the front pillar lower trim. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim. >
  13. Disconnect the connector of door harness from body harness.
    Fig 3: Door Harness Connector
    G05023089Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Put a wooden block on jack and place jack under the front door. Support the door with a jack to protect it from damage.
    Fig 4: Positioning Jack Under Front Door
    G05004578Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Remove the door-side bolts for upper and lower hinges to remove front door panel.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Door Panel
    G05004580Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the door hinge from vehicle.
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