Front Hood Lock Assembly: Installation

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 Front Bumper Face
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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" 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 energy absorber plate - front.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the cover UPR - front.
Install the bumper face - front. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Bumper.>