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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2010-14MY Legacy and Outback Models
SUBJECT:	
Design Change to Retaining Clip for Front ABS
Wheel Speed Sensor
NUMBER: 06-49-15
DATE: 05/29/15
INTRODUCTION
In response to isolated reports of cracked or broken ABS wheel speed sensor harness retaining clips
caused by reaction with acids used in some wheel cleaners, the clip material has been changed to
polypropylene (PPO).
PART INFORMATION
PART NAME:
PART NUMBER:
NOTE:
SEN SUB AY FT (Legacy)
SEN SUB AY FT (Outback)
27540AJ12A
27540AJ13A
GOLD Paint Mark
GREEN Paint Mark
NOTE: The paint markings are located on the harness near the sensor mounting flange end.
Old parts may be recognized on the car by their Pink (Legacy) or Blue (Outback) paint marks.
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CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
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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
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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: 06-49-15; Revised: 05/29/15
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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: In the event a cracked or broken sensor harness retaining clip is identified on one
side of the vehicle, the opposite side of the vehicle MUST be inspected for possible similar damage.
The retaining clips are not serviceable separately. If a cracked or broken clip is identified, the sensor
sub-assembly will need to be replaced.
Follow the service procedure in the applicable Service Manual for replacing the ABS sensor subassembly. The retaining bolt torque specification is 7.5Nm (5.5 ft. lbs.).
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or with an active Added Security
Classic or Gold Service Agreement, this repair may be claimed using the following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
LABOR
OPERATION #
LEG / OBK FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
SUB-ASSEMBLY REPLACE (ONE)
A566-011
LEG / OBK FRONT ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
SUB-ASSEMBLY REPLACE (BOTH)
A566-014
FAIL
CODE
LABOR
TIME
0.4
UQX-01
0.7
REMINDER: SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as
previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.
Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
Bulletin Number: 06-49-15; Revised: 05/29/15
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