2. Front Bumper Beam Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
Remove the front bumper face. < Refer to FRONT BUMPER FACE , REMOVAL, Front Bumper. >
Remove the energy absorber foam from the bumper beam assembly.

Fig 1: Energy Absorber Foam
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Remove the bolts, and remove the bumper beam assembly from vehicle body.

Fig 2: Locating Bumper Beam Assembly Bolts
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NOTE: After all bolts are removed, raise the whole bumper beam a little to remove it from vehicle body.