Front Sub Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

If the airbag has been activated, replace the front sub sensor assembly with a new part.
Do not reuse the bolt and nut.
Always replace with the specified new bolts and nuts.
When installing the sensor, insert the set pin on the backside of the sensor into the hole on the body side securely.
After the installation of headlight assembly, be sure to perform headlight beam adjustment.

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Front sub sensor damage
- Connector damage
- Sensor cover plate deformation or damage
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Correct And Incorrect Positions Of Front Sub Sensor Assembly

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Tightening torque:

Front sub sensor: 13 N.m (1.33 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Headlight ASSY: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)