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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).
    G10270308Courtesy 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 light assembly - head.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  2. Install the bracket - front bumper corner.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  3. Install the keyless buzzer or access buzzer.
  4. Install the bumper face - front. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT BUMPER>INSTALLATION .
  5. Install the air intake duct. (When the headlight RH was removed)
  6. Check and adjust the clearance between the hood COMPL - front and the light assembly - head. Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>ADJUSTMENT .
  7. Connect the battery ground terminal. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
  8. Adjust the headlight beam and fog light beam.