Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual page 3558

FRONT OUTER HANDLE
SECURITY AND LOCKS
5. Front Outer Handle
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the door trim. <Ref. to EI-36, REMOV-
AL, Front Door Trim.>
2) Remove the sealing cover. <Ref. to EB-14, RE-
MOVAL, Front Sealing Cover.>
3) Remove the bolt (A).
4) Move the front door glass downward. Remove
the bolt and rod clamp.
5) Remove the front outer handle.
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CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force to remove the door
panel. This will deform it.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the outer handle works properly after in-
stallation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Make sure the rod is not deformed.
2) Make sure the lever and rod work smoothly.
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