EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Front Fender
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">
2. Remove the bumper face - front. Front Bumper > REMOVAL">
3. Remove the light assembly - head. Headlight Assembly > REMOVAL">
4. Remove the cover - front fender.
(1) Remove the clip.
(2) Release the claws by pulling them forward, and remove the cover - front fender.

5. Remove the clips and detach the side garnish assembly. Side Garnish > REMOVAL">
6. Remove the mud guard - front. Mud Guard > REMOVAL">
7. Remove the cover - A pillar assembly.

8. Remove the fender COMPL - front.
(1) Remove the garnish assembly - front fender.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the garnish assembly - front fender. Always replace with a new part.

(2) Remove the bolts, and remove the fender COMPL - front.

Installation
Front hoodInspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Propeller ShaftINSPECTIONCheck the propeller shaft with the propeller shaft installed to the vehicle.1. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Front Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL">2. Remove the center exhaust pipe, rear exhaust pipe, and muffler.• Center exhaust pipe & ...
Removal
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > CompressorREMOVAL1. CROSSTREK MODEL1. Perform compressor oil return operation. Compressor Oil > PROCEDURE">2. Turn the A/C switch to OFF, and turn the ignition switch to OFF.3. Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. Re ...
Memory function
The Subaru Ascent power rear gate is equipped with a convenient memory function
that allows you to store a preferred opening height for everyday use. This feature
is especially useful in garages or areas with limited vertical clearance.
Registration of the rear gate height
To set and save your ...