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It would be easier to ADD a relay, SPST. If you try to energize the installed relay, you will have to isolate it with a pair of diodes to avoid turning on other electrical items when you open the door. I have done similar with MANY of my Subaru's so I can operate the windows in ACC instead of just the ON key position. Connect the contact points to an ALWAYS on power source like the power window fuse or Circuit breaker, the other side to the power feed wire going to the power window switch. Then attach one side of the coil to your ALWAYS on you just used on the contact point and attach the other side of the coil to the door switch which will ground and energize the relay when the door is opened. This way there is NO feedback of power to any other devices when you open the door. These are the relays I used ....... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KH17YKU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

i was looking at the wiring diagram and it showed a relay so i figured there was a relay for them.

I posted a how to thread probably around 2009 or so showing how to do these with a Harbor Freight screw press ("FWD Service Set"). It's not rocket science. I did a couple front bearings on about a 1990 Legacy with one of these and the guy I sold it to drove the car for another 100k miles without issue. It's about cleanliness and attention to detail. Any of these cheap kits will do the job. GD

Larry I’m holding off on taking on that car from our friends. I’ve got a few other vehicle issues to sort of before I take that one on. So if yours has to go don’t wait on me.

I wouldn’t complain much about either of those prices given where we live. Yeah Perkins quoted $650 doing it while on the car. Subafreak is going to hook me up next few weeks. He’s way up in the other end of the state. And I’m lucky to get some of his time. But he’s a Subaru tech. Not sure who’s around down this end of the state. Used to be Angelo off exit 16 in Norwalk. Can’t think of any Subaru specially shops or side gigs from dealer techs like I used to have a small network of.

There's tons of cheap screw press kits available now. Just 10 seconds on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Orion-Motor-Tech-Replacement-Automotive/dp/B01FLVOAZI

Good used hub will fix it all. www.car-parts.com will give you a good idea on $$ and availability. Pick one from a rust free area.

Sounds like you were just the right person to get it!

That kit doesn't have seals included, new bearings won't last long if water and dirt get in. Get new seals to go with your model, fronts and rears are different sizes so pick appropriately. The video is for a newer subaru with integrated bearing and hub unit. Your 2002 is a lot more involved, the bearings would need a press to remove and install. There are snap ring and seals to contend with.