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 hoodAssembly
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear AxleASSEMBLY1. BUSHING - REAR AXLE HOUSINGDo not remove the bushing - rear axle housing from the rear axle housing, because it cannot be replaced. If removed, replace the rear axle housing.2. REAR BUSHING1. Before assembly, inspect the following items and replace any fau ...
Folding down the seatback
WARNING
Never allow passengers to sit on folded seatbacks or remain in the cargo
area of the Subaru Ascent, as this can lead to serious injury or death.
Secure long items such as skis or equipment properly to prevent them
from moving freely and causing injury during sudden stops or maneu ...
Inspection
ENTERTAINMENT > Audio SystemINSPECTION1. BASIC INSPECTIONModel with 6.2 inch display1. Using the Check List for Interview, ask the customer the condition of how the trouble occurred. Check List for Interview > CHECK">2. Check the battery. Battery > INSPECTION">3. Check the ...