Front Hood Lock Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before installation, check the following items.
- Cable is not deformed.
- Grease is applied sufficiently to cable joints.
  If grease is insufficient, add it as necessary before assembling the cable.
Install the cable front hood.
Adjust and install the lock assembly front hood.
NOTE: Refer to "ADJUSTMENT" of the lock assembly front hood. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>FRONT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY>ADJUSTMENT .

Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
Install the bracket grille front.
Install the bumper face front.
Check the clearance and surface level gap between hood COMPL front and bumper face front, and adjust if it is outside the standard value. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>ADJUSTMENT .