Front Door

2014 Subaru Impreza Sport LimitedSECTION Front Door
  1. Raise the glass assembly - front door to the top position.
  2. 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 1: Removing Plug At Rear End Of Panel Assembly
      G06653885Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the key cylinder (B) from the cover - handle front outer (A), and replace the key cylinder.
    Fig 2: Identifying Key Cylinder From Cover - Handle Front Outer
    G08319273Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION: When installing the cover - handle front outer on driver's side, make sure that the key cylinder shaft is correctly inserted into the latch & actuator assembly - front.

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

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.