SB-02-155-14-R

SB-10056877-8589
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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:	2005-12MY Legacy and Outback Turbo
2009-13MY Forester Turbo
2008-14MY Impreza WRX
SUBJECT:
NUMBER: 02-155-14R
DATE: 04/17/14
REVISED: 10/10/14
Intercooler/Intake Air Duct
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged
vehicles specified above. If the insulator portion of the duct begins to separate from the duct and leak
boost pressure, increased sound levels and a loss of power can result. The revised air intake duct has
the insulator portions glued in place to prevent their separation.
PART INFORMATION
APPLICABILITY
Legacy and Outback
Forester
Impreza WRX
MODEL YEAR
2010-12
2005-09
2009-13
2008-14
PART NAME
NEW PART NUMBER
14459AA740
DUCT ASSY
AIR INT
14459AA750
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
Follow the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual for replacement of the intake air duct.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the
following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
INTERCOOLER ASSEMBLY, R&R
LABOR
OPERATION #
FAIL CODE
LABOR
TIME
A227-301
DCM-48
0.3
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or
to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how
to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Bulletin Number: 02-155-14R; Revised: 10/10/14
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