Rear Door Glass: Removal

2007 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal
  1. Remove the rear door trim.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Door Trim. >

  2. Remove the sealing cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Sealing Cover. >
  3. Remove the stabilizers.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Glass Stabilizers
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  4. Remove clips (A), and remove the front end and rear end of the weather strip.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front End And Rear End Of Weather Strip Clips
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  5. Remove the two screws to remove the weather strip outer.
    Fig 3: Identifying Weather Strip Outer Screws
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  6. Operate the power window switch to move the glass to the position shown in the figure, then remove the two nuts through the service holes.
    Fig 4: Locating Service Hole Nuts
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  7. Remove the rear sash retaining nuts (A) and move the rear sash (B) rearward.
    Fig 5: Identifying Rear Sash Retaining Nuts
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  8. Remove the door glass.
    CAUTION:
    • Since the gear may be disengaged, do not turn regulator in the closing direction after removing glass.
    • Avoid impact and damage to the glass.
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