Front Sealing Cover: 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 sealing cover.
NOTE:
- Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily break the cover.
- If cover gets broken, replace it with a new part.
Fig 1: Removing Front Sealing Cover Butyl Tape
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