Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Remove the External Door Handle of the Subaru Forester

Model: Subaru Forester SG, MK 2 - Years 2002-2008
Part: Handle

This guide outlines the steps to remove and replace the external door handle of the Subaru Forester, following the instructions below. First, open the car door and start by removing the door panel, unscrewing the fastening screws; then, unscrew the screws of the lock located on the side using a cross screwdriver, as shown in the video. At this point, remove the first triangular piece of the handle, then remove the handle completely; replace it with the new one!

Updated on 12 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

How to Replace the External Door Handle on a Subaru Forester?
How to Replace the External Door Handle on a Subaru Forester?
Subaru Forester (2008-2011 / SH, MK 3) To replace the external door handle on a Subaru Forester, open the corresponding door and loosen the screw located inside the side hole. Once this sc…
How to disassemble the door panel of the Subaru Forester
How to disassemble the door panel of the Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester (2012-2019 / MK 4, SJ) Today we will see the main instructions on how to disassemble and remove the front door panel of the Subaru Forester. First, we open the front door o…
How to Remove the Door Panel on a Subaru Forester
How to Remove the Door Panel on a Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester (2002-2008 / SG, MK 2) Remove the left front door panel of a Subaru Forester. Disconnect the battery terminals located in the engine bay. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the s…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to reset the tyre pressure warning light on the Suzuki Jimny?

To reset the tyre pressure warning light on the Suzuki Jimny, first inflate the tyres to the pressure value indicated on the corresponding sticker: this is located at the bottom of the driver's door pillar. Once the tyres are inflated, insert the ignition key and turn on the instrument panel: select the screen that indicates the tyre pressures, checking that the values change. After a few seconds, the tyre pressure warning light will automatically turn off.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos