2010-Present Subaru Legacy Rear Door Reassembly

This is a quick explanation on how to reconnect...

iFixit Library 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy Moderate No estimate Guide 24385

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Guide overview

Before you begin

This is a quick explanation on how to reconnect the door panel back to the door.

Step 1

Repair step

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Insert the metal ball into the plastic door pull handle assembly.
With the ball inserted, route the steel cable through the assembly and align the black plastic notch on the cable with the plastic notch on the door pull handle assembly.
Press the cable notch into the door pull handle notch and snap it into place.

Step 2

Repair step

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Hold the door lock in the "unlocked" position with your thumb. This will make it easier to insert the metal ball into the door lock assembly.

Step 3

Repair step

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Insert the metal ball into the plastic door lock assembly.
With the ball inserted, route the steel cable through the assembly and align the blue plastic notch on the cable with the plastic notch on the door lock assembly.
Press the cable notch into the door lock notch and snap it into place.