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. ...

Other materials:

Inspection
1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, display «Rear gate/Trunk UNLOCK output» from «Data monitor».2. Check that the display changes when the trunk opener button is operated.3. If the display is not correct as the result of inspection, refer to “General Diagnostic Table” of the “K ...