Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 3223

2. Front Hood Panel
A: REMOVAL
1) Open the front hood to remove washer nozzles.
2) Release the clips to remove hood insulator.
3) Remove the bolts to remove the front hood from
hinges.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Adjust the clearance between front hood panel
and front fender panel. Clearance must be equal at
both sides.
Tightening torque:
24.5 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
C: ADJUSTMENT
1) Use the hinge mounting holes to align the front
hood longitudinally and laterally.
2) Adjust the height at front end of hood. <Ref. to
SL-34, ADJUSTMENT, Front Hood Lock Assem-
bly.>
FRONT HOOD PANEL
3) Rotate the hood buffer to adjust lateral height.
EB-00008
EB-00009
EB-00009
EB-13
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
EB-00010