Front Door: Removal

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 front door speaker.< Refer to REMOVAL , Front Speaker. >
Remove the sealing cover.< Refer to REMOVAL , Front Sealing Cover. >
Remove the front door glass.< Refer to REMOVAL , Front Door Glass. >
Remove the front door regulator and motor.< Refer to REMOVAL , Front Regulator and Motor Assembly. >
Remove the front door latch assembly.< Refer to REMOVAL , Front Door Latch and Door Lock Actuator Assembly. >
Remove the front outer handle.< Refer to REMOVAL , Front Outer Handle. >
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: Caution For Removing Weather Strip Clip
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Remove the bolts and nuts to remove the door checker.

Fig 2: Locating Door Checker Mounting Bolt And Nuts
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Remove the front pillar lower trim.< Refer to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim. >
Disconnect the connector of door harness from body harness.

Fig 3: Identifying Door Harness Connector
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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: Supporting Front Door Using Jack
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Remove the door-side bolts for upper and lower hinges to remove front door panel.

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