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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2016LEGACY 2.5IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - SECURITY AND LOCKSFRONT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLYADJUSTMENT
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Front Hood Lock Assembly: Adjustment
2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Adjustment
- Remove the bumper face - front. < Ref. to
REMOVAL
, Front Bumper. >NOTE: Remove the bumper face - front only at the first adjustment.
- Remove the center ring clip from the lock assembly - front hood.NOTE: Remove the center ring clip only at the first adjustment.
After adjusting the lock assembly - front hood, dispose the clips since they are no longer needed.
The clips cannot be inserted because the clip holes become smaller due to adjustment. - Loosen the nuts through the adjustment window (a) of the lock assembly - front hood, and adjust the lock assembly - front hood while moving it up and down.CAUTION: After adjustment, tighten the bolts securely.
Tightening torque:
33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.