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Re: Hood Insulator Cleaning
Just for reference, New hood insulator pads are still available. 90815PA000. About $100.00 each. Special order from Japan.
The 18 hood insulator clips that hold it in are the only ones that work. I tried 3 different clips from Subaru today for the hood insulator pad. The original ones for the SVX are the only ones that work. 90814AA000. About $1.90 each
They are a lot stronger and secure than the others. I think that is because the SVX insulator pad is significantly larger and heavier than with other Subarus. It has to hold up that weight against gravity when the hood is closed. The other clips don't have much pressure exerted on them and are used to keep plastic body parts aligned properly.
The other clips just press into the SVX holes and have just 4 tiny points of contact. They are easy to remove.
The originals actually clip in with a solid snap (think toggle bolt). They probably become brittle with age and heat over the years. I have yet to remove one intact.
The only reason to ever remove the clips is to replace the insulator pad.
These are the new style clips.
Here is the OEM clip. Designed for one-time use.
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Last edited by svxcess; 06-24-2020 at 12:20 PM.
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