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Front Sub Sensor: Installation

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.
  1. 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
  2. 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
G07916313Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

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)