Check For Moving Load Of Sunshade

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Check For Moving Load Of Sunshade
  1. Attach a spring scale to sunshade edge using a cloth.
  2. Pull the spring scale to check the moving load of the sunshade.

    Moving load of sunshade:Β 

    14Β±6 N (1.43 kgf, 3.1 lbfΒ±0.61 kgf, 1.3 lbf)Β 

    Fig 1: Measuring Moving Load Of Sunshade
    G06650415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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