Front Bumper Beam

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Front Bumper Beam

A bumper beam assembly is placed inside the front bumper. The beam assembly is fastened to the chassis frame and absorbs the shock energy in case of a front collision to enhance safety of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Beam
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