1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the battery tray..
3. Remove the Front mudguard (LH)..
4. Remove the hood release cable from clips A.

5. Remove the clips B.
6. Disconnect the hood latch from the hood release cable.
7. Remove the hood release cable from outside of the vehicle.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Hood Latch Switch Inspection
Hood Removal/InstallationSteering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play Inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within the specification.
Steering wheel play
0—30 mm {0—1.18 in} (When hydraulic operating)
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Replacing the tire
When performing tire replacement on the Subaru Solterra yourself,
it is essential to prepare all required tools in advance and ensure that a suitable
jack is available for safe operation.
The Subaru Solterra is designed with a wheel bolt fastening system.
When reinstalling wheels originally ...
Heating
Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
NOTE
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