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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:	2012-14MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models
2015MY WRX and STI Models
SUBJECT:
NUMBER: 12-182-15
DATE: 03-30-15
New Front Door Checker Mechanism
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin announces availability of a revised front door checker mechanism designed to hold the
front doors more securely when they are in partially open positions. An additional detent position has
also been added.
PART INFORMATION
NOTE: The same part number is used for both the left and right front doors.
DESCRIPTION
NEW PART NUMBER
OLD PART NUMBERS
CHECKER ASSY DR F
61124FJ001
61124FJ000 and 61124VA000
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
NOTE: Replace the checkers on both front doors at the same time following the replacement
procedure in the applicable Service Manual.
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Bulletin Number: 12-182-15 Date: 03/30/15
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WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the
following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
One Door Checker R&R
LABOR
OPERATION #
FAIL
CODE
B915-211
LABOR
TIME
0.3
XGT-49
Additional Door Checkers R&R
C915-215
0.2
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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: 12-182-15 Date: 03/30/15
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