SECURITY AND LOCKS > Front Hood Lock Assembly
ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the bolt, and adjust the lock assembly - front hood while moving it up and down.

2. After adjustment, tighten the bolts securely.
Tightening torque:
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RemovalInspection
SEAT BELT SYSTEM > Front Seat BeltINSPECTION1. VISUAL INSPECTIONCheck for the following, and replace with new parts if necessary.• Pretensioner is cracked or deformed.• Adjuster assembly - seat belt is cracked or deformed.• Seat belt is slackened, bent or worn.• Seat belt ...
System monitors
The Subaru Ascent is equipped with a continuous diagnostic monitoring system
that checks the readiness and functionality of the seatbelt pretensioners whenever
the ignition switch is in the "ON" position.
The pretensioner system shares its control unit with the SRS airbag system. Ther ...
Removal
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Heater and Cooling UnitREMOVALCAUTION:Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">1. Disconnect the ground ca ...