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Headlight Assembly: Installation

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).
    G13250961Courtesy 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.
  1. Install the bracket - front bumper corner.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  2. Install the light assembly - head.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  3. Install the cover - front fender UPR.
  4. Install the bumper face - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT BUMPER>INSTALLATION .
  5. Check and adjust the clearance between the hood COMPL - front and the light assembly - head. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>ADJUSTMENT .
  6. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  7. Adjust the headlight beam and fog light beam.