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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSSECURITY AND LOCKSKEY LOCK CYLINDERSREPLACEMENTFRONT DOOR
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Front Door

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Front Door
  1. Raise the glass assembly - front door to the top position.
  2. Remove the trim panel - front door. < Ref. to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim. >
  3. Remove the sealing cover - front door.
    CAUTION:
    • Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily break the sealing cover - front door.
    • If the sealing cover - front door gets broken, replace it with a new part.
    • Be careful not to allow the butyl tape to contact any trims and seats because the butyl tape, which has a strong adhesive force, is difficult to remove once it adhered.
    1. Disconnect connectors.
    2. Carefully remove the butyl tape and turn over the sealing cover - front door within the area where the operation can be performed.
      Fig 1: Identifying Front Outer Handle Sealing Cover
      G09484011Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the cover - handle front outer.

    Preparation tool: 

    TORX® T30 

    1. Remove the plug at the rear end of the panel assembly - front door.
    2. Loosen the TORX® bolt and remove the cover - handle front outer.
      Fig 2: Removing Steering Lock Frame Stopper
      G09484639Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the key cylinder (B) from the cover - handle front outer (A), and replace the key cylinder.
    Fig 3: Pulling Out Key Cylinder
    G08319273Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Ref. to  DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY  , COMPONENT, General Description. > 

RENDER: 1.0x

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