Hood: Adjustments

2007 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Adjustments
FRONT HOOD

ADJUSTMENT

1. Use the hinge mounting holes to align the front hood longitudinally and laterally.






2. Adjust the height at front end of hood.
3. Rotate the hood buffer to adjust lateral height.




RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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