Front Hood Lock Assembly: Adjustment

Remove the clips of the lock assembly front hood.
NOTE: After adjusting the lock assembly front hood, dispose the clips since they are no longer needed.
The clips cannot be inserted because the clip holes become smaller due to adjustment.
Loosen the nut, and adjust the lock assembly front hood while moving it up and down.
CAUTION: After adjustment, tighten the nut securely.

Tightening torque:

33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Check the clearance and surface level gap between front hood and bumper face. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>ADJUSTMENT .