Front Hood Lock Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Install the bumper face - front so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a).

Fig 1: Caution For Installing Bumper Face - Front End Of Under Cover Comes Inside Bumper Face
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Before installing the bumper face, match the claws on the bracket - front bumper with the engaging position of flange section on the bumper face side. If the engaging position is not correct, the flange section may be broken or the clearance between fender panel and bumper face may not be uniform.

Before installation, check the following items.
- Is the cable deformed?
- Grease is applied sufficiently to cable joints.
If grease is insufficient, add it as necessary before assembling the cable.
Adjust and install the lock assembly - front hood.
NOTE: Refer to "ADJUSTMENT" for adjustment of the lock assembly - front hood. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Hood Lock Assembly.>

Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the radiator upper brackets.
Tightening torque:

12 N.m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb)
Attach the bracket - grille.
Install the bumper face - front. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Bumper.>
Install the air intake duct. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.>