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Rear Outer Handle: Removal

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  1. Raise the rear door glass to the top position.
  2. Remove the rear door trim. < Refer to REAR DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
  3. Remove the sealing cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Sealing Cover. >
  4. Disconnect the harness connector of rear door latch and door lock actuator assembly.
  5. Remove the screws, and move aside the rear door latch and door lock actuator assembly.
    Fig 1: Locating Rear Door Latch And Door Lock Actuator Assembly Mounting Screws
    G05663687Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the child protector cover, and loosen the TORX® bolt.
    Fig 2: Locating Child Protector Cover TORX Bolt
    G05663688Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Detach the outer handle cover.
  8. Move the rear outer handle towards the rear, and remove the rear outer handle.
  9. Remove the outer side spacer.
  10. Remove the TORX® bolt.
    Fig 3: Locating Outer Side Spacer TORX(R) Bolt
    G05663686Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the frame assembly from inside the door panel.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the handle from the door panel. The door panel may become deformed.
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