Headlight Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Install the mud guard front so that the front end of the mud guard (b), except for the clip fixing point, comes inside the bumper face (a).

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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 corner front.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.5 ft.lb)
Install the cover fender UPR.
Install the energy absorber UPR.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.5 ft.lb)
Install the bumper face front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Bumper>INSTALLATION .
Install the bracket grille front.
Install the air intake duct.
Check and adjust the clearance between the panel COMPL front hood and the light assembly head. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>Front Hood>ADJUSTMENT .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Adjust the headlight beam and fog light beam.
- Adjust the headlight beam. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Headlight Assembly>ADJUSTMENT>HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT .
- Adjust the fog light beam. (Model with fog light) Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Front Fog Light Assembly>ADJUSTMENT>FOG LIGHT AIMING .