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Front Hood Lock Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the front hood.
  2. Remove the air intake duct. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.>
  3. Remove the bumper face - front. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Bumper.>
  4. Remove the bracket - grille.
    Fig 1: Locating Bracket - Grille Bolts
    G10272935Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the radiator upper brackets.
    Fig 2: Locating Radiator Upper Brackets Bolts
    G10276811Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the lock assembly - front hood.
    1. Remove the nuts and clips, and push the radiator to the rear to pull out the lock assembly - front hood through the clearance.
      Fig 3: Removing Lock Assembly - Front Hood
      G10272937Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the release cable, and detach the lock assembly - front hood.
      Fig 4: Locating Release Cable
      G10272938Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: When disconnecting the release cable, refer to "FRONT HOOD OPENER" of "Remote Openers". <Ref. to FRONT HOOD OPENER , REMOVAL, Remote Openers.>
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