Driver inside door handle replacement instructions needed

2003 SUBARU LEGACY
135,000 MILES
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RITA COREY
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The driver side inside door handle broke off. How do I replace it?
May 29, 2020 at 10:17 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Here are the directions. The attached pic correlates with the directions.

2003 Subaru Legacy F4-2.5L SOHC
Removal and Replacement
Vehicle Body and Frame Doors, Hood and Trunk Doors Front Door Front Door Handle Front Door Interior Handle Service and Repair Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Front Inner Remote

REMOVAL

1. Remove the door trim.
2. Remove the sealing cover.
3. Remove the two rod joints.


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4. Remove the screw, and detach the front inner remote.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Make sure the inner remote works properly after installation.

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Let me know if that helps or if you have other questions

Take care,
Joe
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