Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo (2007)
Rear Door Panel: Service and Repair
Rear Sealing Cover
REAR SEALING COVER
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the rear door trim.
3. Remove the rear speaker.
4. Remove the door trim bracket.
5. Remove the sealing cover.
NOTE:
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Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily break the cover.
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If the cover gets broken, replace it with a new one.
INSTALLATION
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. When replacing the sealing cover, use butyl tape.
3. Press the sealer-applied area firmly to prevent any floating on surface.
Butyl tape: 3M8626 or equivalent
NOTE:
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Apply an uniform bead of butyl tape.
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Attach the sealing cover, keeping it from becoming wrinkled.
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Breaks in the bead will allow water leakage and contamination.