Impreza GT F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Front Outer Handle
REMOVAL
1. Raise the front door glass to the top position.
2. Remove the door trim.
3. Remove the sealing cover.
4. Remove the rod clamp.
5. Remove the plug at the rear of the door panel, and loosen the TORX (R) bolt (1).
6. Remove the door outer handle cover.
7. Move the front outer handle towards the rear, and remove the front outer handle.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the handle from the door panel. The door panel may become deformed.
8. Remove the outer side spacer.
9. Loosen TORX (R) bolt (2).
10. Remove the frame assembly from inside the door panel.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: N.m (kgf.m, ft.lb)
T1: 6.5 (0.66, 4.8)
T2: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
T3: 18 (1.8, 13.3)