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SERVICE BULLETIN
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NUMBER: 09-61-15
2015-16MY Legacy and Outback Models
DATE: 11/24/15
Design Change to the Fuel Filler Door Assembly
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin announces a design change to the fuel filler door (saucer) assembly to address customer
concerns of it being difficult to open and / or close. The striker portion’s shape has been changed
as shown in the cross-section illustration below along with the type of plastic material used in the
construction of the saucer assembly.
IMPORTANT: This bulletin replaces TSB 09-60-15R dated 10/26/15.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new saucer assembly was incorporated into production during August, 2015 starting with the
following VINs: Legacy: G005915 and Outback: G208318.
PART INFORMATION:
DESCRIPTION
SAUCER COMPL
SEAL-SAUCER, FUEL
PART NUMBER
APPLICATION
51478AL00C
Outback
51478AL01C
Legacy
51467AL07A
Legacy / Outback
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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.
Service Bulletin Number: 09-61-15; Date: 11/24/15
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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
If a complaint of the fuel filler door being hard to open or close is confirmed, replace the saucer
assembly using the applicable parts listed above following the procedure in the applicable Service
Manual.
NOTE: The new plastic lock ring (seal) shown below must be replaced also as it is a one-time use
part.
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NEVER attempt to re-use a previously installed part.
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ALWAYS take precautions to protect the vehicle finish when removing / installing the
assembly.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or covered by a Subaru Added
Security Gold plan, this repair may be submitted using the following claim information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
LABOR
OPERATION #
FAIL
CODE
LABOR
TIME
FUEL DOOR SAUCER ASSY R&R
A926-421
XIK-43
0.4
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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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.
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Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.
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Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
Service Bulletin Number: 09-61-15; Date: 11/24/15
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