Exterior and Interior Door Handle do not release latch

[Weavs]

Just bought a 2006 Forester, it had the following condition when I bought it:

 

The rear passenger door Drivers side will not open with the interior or exterior handle

 

Access to remove door panel and get to linkage is limited if possible at all

[Fairtax4me]

It could be that the lock is damaged or the child lock is on and the exterior door handle is broken.

Remove the right side door panel and figure a way to stick a coat hanger in through the window slot to pop the door latch. Practice it a few times then try it on the broken door.