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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2008FORESTER F4-2.5L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEDOORS, HOOD AND TRUNKDOORSFRONT DOORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2008 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo
Front Door: Service and Repair
2008 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC TurboSECTION Service and Repair
FRONT DOOR
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2. Remove the front door trim.
3. Remove the outer mirror assembly.
4. Remove the front sealing cover.
5. Remove the front door glass.
6. Remove the front door regulator and motor.
7. Remove the front door latch assembly.
8. Remove the front outer handle.
9. Remove the front pillar lower trim to disconnect connector from the body harness.
10. Put a wooden block on jack and place jack under the door. Support the door with a jack to protect it from damage.
NOTE: When supporting the door with jack, work carefully so that you do not deform the hinge portion of door during work.
11. Remove the checker bolts.
12. Remove the door-side bolts for upper and lower hinges to remove front door panel.
13. Remove the attaching bolts (on the body side) for the upper and lower hinges using the ST to remove the door hinges.
ST 925610000 WRENCH
INSTALLATION
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Apply grease to the moving part of door hinges.
3. Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for tightening torque.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2. Remove the front door trim.
3. Remove the outer mirror assembly.
4. Remove the front sealing cover.
5. Remove the front door glass.
6. Remove the front door regulator and motor.
7. Remove the front door latch assembly.
8. Remove the front outer handle.
9. Remove the front pillar lower trim to disconnect connector from the body harness.
10. Put a wooden block on jack and place jack under the door. Support the door with a jack to protect it from damage.
NOTE: When supporting the door with jack, work carefully so that you do not deform the hinge portion of door during work.
11. Remove the checker bolts.
12. Remove the door-side bolts for upper and lower hinges to remove front door panel.
13. Remove the attaching bolts (on the body side) for the upper and lower hinges using the ST to remove the door hinges.
ST 925610000 WRENCH
INSTALLATION
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Apply grease to the moving part of door hinges.
3. Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for tightening torque.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.