EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Door Sash Tape
REMOVAL
1. FRONT DOOR
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE">
2. Remove the trim panel - front door. Door Trim > REMOVAL">
3. Remove the outer mirror assembly. Outer Mirror Assembly > REMOVAL">
4. Remove the sealing cover - front door. Front Sealing Cover > REMOVAL">
5. Remove the glass assembly - front door. Front Door Glass > REMOVAL">
6. Remove the running channel - front door.
7. Remove the weather strip outer - front door.
CAUTION:
• When removing the weather strip outer, be careful not to damage the vehicle.
• Do not reuse the weather strip outer. Always replace with a new part.

8. Peel the door sash tape from the door sash.
NOTE:
• If the tape is difficult to remove, warm the tape with a hairdryer, etc. to make the removal easier.
Use a household hairdryer. Do not use industrial dryers.
• If tape residue is remaining on the door sash, wipe clean.
2. REAR DOOR
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">
2. Remove the trim panel - rear door. Door Trim > REMOVAL">
3. Remove the sealing cover - rear door. Rear Sealing Cover > REMOVAL">
4. Remove the glass assembly - rear door. Rear Door Glass > REMOVAL">
5. Remove the running channel - rear door.
6. Remove the weather strip outer - rear door.
CAUTION:
• When removing the weather strip outer, be careful not to damage the vehicle.
• Do not reuse the weather strip outer. Always replace with a new part.

7. Peel the door sash tape from the door sash.
NOTE:
• If the tape is difficult to remove, warm the tape with a hairdryer, etc. to make the removal easier.
Use a household hairdryer. Do not use industrial dryers.
• If tape residue is remaining on the door sash, wipe clean.
Installation
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Disassembly
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Reverse function
WARNING
Keep all body parts clear when operating the Subaru Ascent reverse function.
If the system fails to react properly, serious injury may occur.
The Subaru Ascent reverse function may not activate if an object is trapped
just before the rear gate fully closes. Always exercise cautio ...