Front Hood Lock Assembly: Adjustment

2010 Subaru Outback R PremiumSECTION Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Loosen the bolt, and adjust the lock assembly while moving it up and down.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Lock Assembly
    G06653919Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. After adjustment, tighten the bolts securely.

Tightening torque: 

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". Refer to ,  FRONT HOOD LOCK AND REMOTE OPENERS  , COMPONENT, General Description. 

RENDER: 1.0x

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