Rear 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 rear door trim.< Refer to REAR DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
Remove the rear speaker.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Speaker. >
Remove the sealing cover.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Sealing Cover. >
Remove the door sash and rear door glass.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Door Glass. >
Remove the rear door regulator and motor assembly.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Regulator and Motor Assembly. >
Remove the rear door latch.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Door Latch and Door Lock Actuator Assembly. >
Remove the rear outer handle.< Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Outer Handle. >
Remove the rear 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 Front Door Weather Strip
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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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Pull the door harness connector inside the center pillar, then disconnect the connector.

Fig 3: Locating Center Pillar Door Harness Connector
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Put a wooden block on jack and place jack under the rear door. Support the rear 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 the rear door panel.

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