Rear 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 rear door trim.< Refer to REAR DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
Remove the sealing cover.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Sealing Cover. >
Remove the rear door glass.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Door Glass. >
Remove the glass run rubber.
Remove the B pillar upper clip, and remove the rear door weather strip.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Weather Strip
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Loosen the screws and clips to remove the gusset cover outer.

Fig 2: Locating Gusset Cover Outer Screws
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Remove the rear 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 3: Locating Rear Door Weather Strip Outer Screws
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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.