Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Removal

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Security and locks / Rear outer handle / Removal

1. Raise the glass assembly - rear door to the top position.

2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE

3. Remove the trim panel - rear door. Door Trim > REMOVAL

4. Remove the sealing cover - rear door. Rear Sealing Cover > REMOVAL

5. Remove the screws and move downward the latch & actuator assembly - rear.

6. Remove the cover - handle rear outer.

Preparation tool:

TORX® T30

(1) Loosen the TORX® bolt.

(2) Release the claws, and then remove the cover - handle rear outer.

7. Remove the holder of the frame assembly - rear door outer.

8. Remove the handle - door outer.

CAUTION:

Do not apply excessive force to remove the handle - door outer from the frame assembly - rear door.

(1) Pull the handle - door outer rearward to release engagement of the frame assembly - rear door outer.

(2) Pull the handle - door outer towards yourself to remove the handle - door outer.

9. Remove the frame assembly - rear door outer.

Preparation tool:

TORX® T30

(1) Remove the spacer - door handle outer.

(2) Loosen the TORX® bolt and remove the frame assembly - rear door outer.

Inspection

Check if the outer handle operates normally.If the lever is faulty, replace the handle - door outer. ...

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Installation
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