Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Removal
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Rear Outer Handle
REMOVAL
1. Raise the glass assembly - rear door to the top position.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">
3. Remove the trim panel - rear door. Door Trim > REMOVAL">
4. Remove the sealing cover - rear door. Rear Sealing Cover > REMOVAL">
5. Remove the screws and move downward the latch & actuator assembly - rear.
CAUTION:
Do not re-use the screws. Always replace with a new part.
6. Remove the holder of the frame assembly - rear door outer.
7. Remove the cover - handle rear outer.
Preparation tool:
TORX® T30
(1) Loosen the TORX® bolt.
(2) Release the claws, and then remove the cover - handle rear outer.
8. Remove the handle - door outer by moving it rearward.
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive force to remove the handle - door outer from the panel assembly - rear door. The panel assembly - rear door may be deformed.
9. Remove the frame assembly - rear door outer.
Preparation tool:
TORX® T30
(1) Remove the spacer - door handle outer.
(2) Loosen the TORX® bolt and remove the frame assembly - rear door outer from inside the panel assembly - rear door.
Inspection
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Rear Outer HandleINSPECTIONCheck if the outer handle operates normally.If the lever is faulty, replace the handle - door outer. ...
Installation
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Rear Outer HandleINSTALLATION1. Before installation, check the following items.• Lever is free from deformation.• Grease is applied sufficiently to lever joints.If ...
Other materials:
Trailer towing
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Preparation
1. Turn off the ignition switch.
2. Close all doors (including rear gate).
3. Press and hold the " "
button on the
access key. All doors (including rear gate)
will then be locked.
4. Keep the " " button
pressed, and
press the rear lock button within 5
seconds after step ...
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center information display according to user preference.
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