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Front Hood Lock Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the front hood.
  2. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
  3. Remove the bumper face - front. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Bumper. >
  4. Remove the bracket - grille.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Grill Bracket Screws
    G10272935Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
    Fig 2: Locating Radiator Upper Bracket Screws
    G10276811Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the lock assembly - front hood.
    1. Remove the nuts and clips, and push the radiator to the rear to pull out the lock assembly - front hood through the clearance.
      Fig 3: Removing Front Hood Lock Assembly
      G10272937Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the release cable, and detach the lock assembly - front hood.
      Fig 4: Locating Front Hood Lock Assembly Release Cable
      G10272938Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When disconnecting the release cable, refer to "FRONT HOOD OPENER" of "Remote Openers". < Ref. to FRONT HOOD OPENER , REMOVAL, Remote Openers. >
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