Front Side Belt

2007 Subaru Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Front Side Belt
  1. Install the front side belt (C), and tighten the slider bolt so as to obtain the specified belt tension. <Ref. to INSPECTIONΒ  .>
  2. Tighten the lock bolt (A).
  3. Tighten the slider bolt (B).

    Tightening torque:Β 

    Lock bolt (A)Β 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)Β 

    Slider bolt (B)Β 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)Β 

    Fig 1: Locating Front Side Belt Slider Bolt And Lock Bolt
    G04997629Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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