How do you remove and install a hood, and what adjustments are necessary for proper alignment on Subaru Forester?

The hood Is rather massive and removing/fitting it Is rather delicate, thus, the process should be accomplished by at least two persons. First, drop blankets or pads over the cowl area of the body and fenders as the hood is removed to avoid any scrathes on the paint. Retrace an outline around the lip of the hood hinge for accurate installation and remove any wires that would get in the way of its removal. With help, support the hood and unscrew the bolts that connects the hinge to the hood, and after that, lift the hood. To install, do the following in the opposite manner you performed the removal steps. To make alterations on the hood, one has to shift the hinge plate slot with the help of loosening bolts and nuts for lateral and longitudinal changes. Draw a line around the hinge plate to know the desired movement, next, slacken the bolts or nuts, adjust the hood to the correct orientation, and then ensure the position is correct by tightening the hinge bolts. Also tighten the hood striker as required where it closes and sits tightly with the fenders having put a round the striker mounting flange, loosening the bolts slightly and moving it as a marker for the required position. Finally, lo-torque the striker mounting bolts, and if required align the hood bumpers so that the hood could lie flat on the fenders when closed. This is the area where the hood latch assembly and hinges are located; make sure to greese these areas with lithuim base grease from time to time to ensure the parts do not stick due to rust and thus lead to binding and wear.

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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57229SJ0019P
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- Other Name: Hood Compl F
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 57229SJ0009P
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2021 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57229SG0009P
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- Other Name: Hood Complete Front Rpr; Hood
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2018 Subaru Forester | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring | 2.0L H4, 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57229SC0019P
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- Other Name: Hood Complete Front Na; Hood
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 57229SC0009P
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2013 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, X Premium, XS | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57229SA0209P
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- Other Name: Hood Complete-Front; Hood
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, XS | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57229SJ0009P
$431.48 MSRP: $630.82
You Save: $199.34 (32%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hood Compl F
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 57229SJ0019P
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2020 Subaru Forester | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57229SA0309P
$511.46 MSRP: $747.75
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- Other Name: Hood Complete-Front; Hood
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Subaru Forester | Forester Sports, XT | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57229SA0009P
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- Other Name: Hood Complete-Front; Hood
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Subaru Forester | L.L.Bean, X, XS | 2.5L H4
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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57229SC0119P
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- Other Name: Hood Complete Front B; Hood
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 57229SC0109P
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2013 Subaru Forester | XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo
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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57220FC020
$366.62 MSRP: $536.00
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- Other Name: Hood Complete-Front; Hood
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Subaru Forester | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57229SC0009P
$389.74 MSRP: $569.80
You Save: $180.06 (32%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hood Complete-Front
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 57229SC0019P
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Subaru Forester | X, X Limited, XS | 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57229SA0109P
$355.22 MSRP: $519.33
You Save: $164.11 (32%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hood Complete-Front; Hood
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Subaru Forester | XT | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57229SC0109P
$387.20 MSRP: $566.08
You Save: $178.88 (32%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hood Complete-Front
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 57229SC0119P
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Subaru Forester | XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo
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Subaru Forester Front Hood Panel
Part Number: 57220FC060
$366.62 MSRP: $536.00
You Save: $169.38 (32%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hood Complete-Front; Hood
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 Subaru Forester | L, S | 2.5L H4 SOHC

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Q: How do you remove and install a hood, and what adjustments are necessary for proper alignment on Subaru Forester?
A: The hood Is rather massive and removing/fitting it Is rather delicate, thus, the process should be accomplished by at least two persons. First, drop blankets or pads over the cowl area of the body and fenders as the hood is removed to avoid any scrathes on the paint. Retrace an outline around the lip of the hood hinge for accurate installation and remove any wires that would get in the way of its removal. With help, support the hood and unscrew the bolts that connects the hinge to the hood, and after that, lift the hood. To install, do the following in the opposite manner you performed the removal steps. To make alterations on the hood, one has to shift the hinge plate slot with the help of loosening bolts and nuts for lateral and longitudinal changes. Draw a line around the hinge plate to know the desired movement, next, slacken the bolts or nuts, adjust the hood to the correct orientation, and then ensure the position is correct by tightening the hinge bolts. Also tighten the hood striker as required where it closes and sits tightly with the fenders having put a round the striker mounting flange, loosening the bolts slightly and moving it as a marker for the required position. Finally, lo-torque the striker mounting bolts, and if required align the hood bumpers so that the hood could lie flat on the fenders when closed. This is the area where the Hood Latch assembly and hinges are located; make sure to greese these areas with lithuim base grease from time to time to ensure the parts do not stick due to rust and thus lead to binding and wear.