Fender Panel

CAUTION:

Install the bumper face - front so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a), and the front end of the mud guard (c) comes outside the bumper face - front (a).

Fig 1: Caution For Installing Front Bumper Face
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Before installing the bumper face, match the claws on the bracket - front bumper with the engaging position of flange section on the bumper face side. If the engaging position is not correct, the flange section may be broken or the clearance between fender panel and bumper face may not be uniform.

Install the fender COMPL - front.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

NOTE: When installing the fender COMPL - front, make sure that a uniform clearance is created around it.
- Fender COMPL - front to Hood COMPL - front: <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Hood.>
- Fender COMPL - front to Panel assembly - front door: <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Door.>
Install the cover - A pillar assembly.
Install the garnish assembly - fender. <Ref. to FENDER GARNISH , INSTALLATION, Front Fender.>
Install the spoiler assembly - side. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Side Garnish.>
Install the mud guard - front.
Install the light assembly - head.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the bumper face - front. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Bumper.>
Connect the battery ground terminal. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
Adjust the headlight beam and fog light beam.

Adjust the headlight beam. <Ref. to HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT , ADJUSTMENT, Headlight Assembly.>
Adjust the fog light beam. (Model with fog light) <Ref. to FOG LIGHT AIMING , ADJUSTMENT, Front Fog Light Assembly.>