Front Hood - Subaru LEGACY 2003 Service Manual

2. Front Hood

A: REMOVAL
1) Open front hood to remove washer nozzles.
2) Remove clips to remove hood insulator.
3) Remove bolts to disconnect hood from hinges.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Adjust clearance between hood and fender.
Clearance must be equal at both sides.
Tightening torque:
24.5 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb)
C: ADJUSTMENT
1) Use hinge mounting holes to align front hood
longitudinally and laterally.
2) Adjust height at front end of hood. <Ref. to SL-
31, REMOVAL, Front Hood Lock Assembly.>
FRONT HOOD
3) Rotate front hood buffer to adjust lateral height.
EB-00046
EB-00047
EB-00047
EB-9
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
EB-00049