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Removing the Door Panel of the Subaru Forester 4

Model: Subaru Forester MK 4, SJ - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Door trim panel

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In this simple guide, learn how to remove the front door panel of the fourth generation Subaru Forester. First, open the front door and start by unscrewing the plastic screws found on the panel, located under various caps and covers.

Then, use thin levers to detach the door panel from the sides, as shown in the video. Next, disconnect the electrical connector of the switch panel and the handle cable; then remove the panel, applying the reverse procedure for reassembly!


Updated on 4 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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