Front Door

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 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.< Refer to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
Remove the outer mirror assembly.< Refer to REMOVAL , Outer Mirror Assembly. >
Remove the sealing cover.< Refer to REMOVAL , Front Sealing Cover. >
Remove the front door glass.< Refer to REMOVAL , Front Door Glass. >
Remove the glass run rubber.
Remove the B pillar upper clip, and remove the front door weather strip.

Fig 1: Identifying B Pillar Upper Clip
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Remove the screws, and remove the front door weather strip outer.
CAUTION:
- When removing the weather strip outer, be careful not to damage the vehicle.
- If the weather strip outer is deformed, always replace with a new part.
Fig 2: Locating Front Door Weather Strip Outer Screw
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Peel the door sash tape from the door sash.
NOTE:
- If the tape is difficult to remove, warm the tape with a hairdryer, etc. to make the removal easier.
  Use a household hairdryer. Do not use industrial dryers.
- If tape residue is remaining on the door sash, wipe clean.