Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 3851

Rear Outer Handle
SECURITY AND LOCKS
9. Rear Outer Handle
A: REMOVAL
1) Raise the rear door glass to the top position.
2) Remove the rear door trim. <Ref. to EI-48, RE-
MOVAL, Door Trim.>
3) Remove the sealing cover. <Ref. to EB-24, RE-
MOVAL, Rear Sealing Cover.>
4) Remove the rear door latch assembly. <Ref. to
SL-34, REMOVAL, Rear Door Latch and Door Lock
Actuator Assembly.>
5) Remove the wire from wire clamp (1) of outer
handle.
6) Remove the two bolts.
(1)
SL-00284
7) Detach the outer handle bracket. (Model with
double lock)
8) Detach the rear outer handle.
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive force to remove the
handle from door panel. Otherwise door panel
may be deformed.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the outer handle works correctly after in-
stallation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the wires for deformation. When it is de-
formed, straighten it because failure operations
may occur. When it is unrepairable, replace the
rear door latch & door lock actuator assembly.
2) Check the lever and wire for smooth operation.
SL-33