Gen 5 – Outboard Handle Replacement – 2017 Outback: 2.5i Premium in Wilderness Green – Updated with fix

I need help finding the right handle to replace the right rear door handle on the outside of the car. I see 3 gloves in green here, but I’m not sure which one I need.

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I don’t believe I have the smart switch feature and my handle has no chrome on it…but I don’t see a green colored handle that has no chrome and no smart switch feature. What would be my best option?

UPDATE BELOW

I had to replace both rear door handles. After years of my son bending hard on both handles, probably from the wrong end, he snapped the plastic off the bottom of the handle that doesn’t control the latch. Ouch!

I got several quotes from the dealer nearby and they quoted me over $400 to paint and replace each handle. This seemed absurd to me, so I decided to do it myself.

Here is a picture of the broken handle:

Benny hooked me up with the correct part replacement. Thanks Benny!

2015-2023 Subaru part # 61169AL00A – Handle, outside

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I ordered this paint set: Color Match Touch Up Spray Can Paint for 2010 – 2019 Subaru Outback | eBay – 13 oz paint can, 2k Clear Coat and Primer

I followed the paint method from this video:

Here is a picture of the painted and painted gloves. I believe this was before the clean dress.

I got a little heavy on the clear coat on one of the handles which left a run but it didn’t bother me so I just left it there instead of sanding it.

There weren’t many good videos on removing and replacing the door handle for my model abroad. I found this one to be more useful, even though it was for a WRX. Everything is pretty much the same for an outlet, but there are just fewer wires.

It doesn’t tell you how to install the new handle, but it was pretty much doing everything in reverse from removing the handle.

A new handle has been installed.

Another handle installed, with the old one above for comparison.

All in all, it was a pretty easy job. The second glove only took me about 30 minutes to an hour to replace.

Hope this helps anyone having the same problem.