Rear Door Panel
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Remove the trim panel rear door. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Door Trim>REMOVAL>REAR DOOR .
- Remove the sealing cover door rear. Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>Sealing Cover>REMOVAL>REAR SEALING COVER .
- Remove the speaker assembly rear. Refer to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>Rear Speaker>REMOVAL .
- Remove the glass assembly rear door. Refer to GLASS/WINDOW/MIRRORS>Rear Door Glass>REMOVAL .
- Remove the cover B pillar inner door rear and the cover C pillar inner door rear.CAUTION:
- Always replace with a new part, because engagement of the claw weakens.
- Do not damage the sash while removing.
- Remove the weather strip outer door rear and weather strip door rear LWR. Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>Weather Strip>REPLACEMENT>REAR DOOR .
- Remove the cover B pillar assembly rear, cover C pillar assembly rear and molding door sash rear. Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>Door Sash(Tape/Molding)>REMOVAL>REAR DOOR .
- Remove the regulator and motor assembly rear. Refer to GLASS/WINDOW/MIRRORS>Rear Regulator and Motor Assembly>REMOVAL .
- Remove the latch and actuator assembly rear. Refer to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Door Latch & Door Lock Actuator Assembly>REMOVAL>REAR .
- Remove the handle rear door outer. Refer to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Door Outer Handle>REMOVAL>REAR .
- Remove the weather strip door rear. Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>Weather Strip>REPLACEMENT>REAR DOOR .
- Remove the garnish assembly rear door. (OUTBACK model) Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Side Garnish & Side Spoiler>REMOVAL .
- Remove the catcher door rear.
Preparation tool:
TORX® T50
- Remove the stopper rubber as required.
- Remove the bolts and nuts to remove the checker assembly door rear.
- Disconnect the rear door harness connectors.
- Before removing the panel COMPL door rear, make the following preparations.CAUTION:
- The door panel assembly is heavy. When removing and installing it, always work in a team of two or more persons.
- Do not excessively lift the door panel assembly with the floor jack. Door hinge may be damaged.
- Remove the bolts on the hinge assembly door rear UPR and the hinge assembly door rear LWR, and remove the panel COMPL door rear.
- Remove the hinge assembly door rear from the vehicle.