Front Hood Damper Stay Installation

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Always perform works such as inspections and maintenance with both damper stays attached.
CAUTION:
- At the inspection and general maintenance, do not detach the damper stays.
  
  Fig 1: Front Hood Damper Stay Position
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
When wider hood opening is necessary, set the damper stay below as shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:

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CAUTION:
- Do not leave one side of damper stay removed.
- Always perform works such as inspections and maintenance with both damper stays attached.
- The hood cannot be closed with the damper stay on the full open side. When it is necessary to close, tie the hood striker and the radiator panel with a string etc. to fix them.
- After work, set the damper stays back to the normal position and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
  
  Fig 2: Front Hood Damper Stay Position (Wider Hood Opening)
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.