Front Hood Lock Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the front hood.
Remove the clip, and remove the bracket - grille.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the bracket - grille, make sure to remove all clips.

Fig 1: Locating Bracket Grille Hole Of Front Hood
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Remove the lock assembly - front hood.
1. Remove the bolt and clip.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Bolt And Clip Of Lock Assembly - Front Hood
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2. Disconnect the release cable, and detach the lock assembly - front hood.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Release Cable Of Lock Assembly
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  NOTE: When disconnecting the release cable, refer to "FRONT HOOD OPENER" of "Remote Openers". < Ref. to FRONT HOOD OPENER , REMOVAL, Remote Openers.>