Forester F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
Rear Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Rear Outer Handle
REMOVAL
1. Raise the rear door glass to the top position.
2. Remove the rear door trim.
3. Remove the sealing cover.
4. Remove the three screws, and move aside the rear door latch and door lock actuator assembly.
5. Remove the child protector cover, and loosen the TORX(R) bolt.
6. Remove the outer handle cover.
7. Move the rear outer handle towards the rear, and remove the rear outer handle.
8. Remove the outer side spacer.
9. Remove the TORX(R) bolt.
10. Remove the frame assembly from inside of the door panel.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the handle from the door panel. The door panel may become deformed.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY
Tightening torque: N.m (kgf.m, ft.lb)
T1: 6.5 (0.66, 4.8)
T2: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)