Step 2: Pry and remove the power window switch from the door frame. Disconnect the wiring harness (1).
Step 3: Pry and remove the interior door handle's bezel.
Step 4: Pry and remove the screw cover (1) located on the interior door pull.
Step 5: Loosen and remove the Phillips screw (1) exposed by removing the screw cover.
Step 6: Pry and remove the Phillips screw (1) exposed by removing the power window switch.
Step 7: You can now LIFT and remove the interior door panel.
You will hear the retaining clips securing the panel to the door frame “pop†as they disengage.
Step 8: To reattach the panel, slide it over the “lip†near the window, and FIRMLY strike near each retaining clip. They will “snap†into place.
Step 9: Reattach the interior door handle's bezel.
Step 10: Tighten the Phillips screws (2).
Step 11: Reattach the screw cover (1).
Step 12: Connect the window switch's wiring harness (1) and “snap†the switch back into place on the door panel.
These Part Change / Installation Instructions Apply to
04 2004, 03 2003, 02 2002, 01 2001, 00 2000 Subaru Outback Rear Door Panel Replacement Instructions
