Shim Adjustment

2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Standard TransSECTION Shim Adjustment
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Detach the stereo camera cover, and remove the stereo camera. < Refer to REMOVAL , Stereo Camera. >
  3. Remove the stereo camera spacer, and insert the shim into the body and camera spacer.
    NOTE:
    • Inserting the shim (031105000) into the vehicle front side makes camera downward.
    • Inserting the shim (031105000) into the vehicle rear side makes camera upward.
    • There is a case that the shim may be inserted at the production line, but it is not abnormal.
  4. Install the stereo camera spacer.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    5.5Β±1.0 N.m (0.56Β±0.10 kgf-m, 4.1Β±0.7 ft-lb)Β 

  5. Install the stereo camera. < Refer to REMOVAL , Stereo Camera. >
  6. Perform the camera all adjustment mode (replacement/removal). < Refer to CAMERA ALL ADJUSTMENT MODE (REPLACEMENT/REMOVAL)Β , PROCEDURE, Camera Adjustment, Inspection. >
RENDER: 1.0x

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