Headlight 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), and the front end of the mud guard (c) comes outside the bumper face - front (a).

Fig 1: Caution For Installing Bumper Face - Front End Of Under Cover Comes Inside Bumper Face - Front
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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.

Install the light assembly - head.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the bracket - front bumper corner.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the cover - front fender UPR.
Install the bumper face - front. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Bumper.>
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
Adjust the headlight beam and fog light beam.
- Adjust the headlight beam. <Ref. to HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT , ADJUSTMENT, Headlight Assembly.>
- Adjust the fog light beam. (Model with fog light) <Ref. to FOG LIGHT AIMING , ADJUSTMENT, Front Fog Light Assembly.>