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SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN
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SUBJECT:
NUMBER: 04-20-18
2016-2018MY Forester
2015-2016MY Impreza 2.0L
2015-2017MY Crosstrek
DATE: 05-31-18
Steering Angle Sensor- Part Change Information
INTRODUCTION:
This Service Information bulletin announces a running change made to the Steering Angle Sensor.
The (new) -style originally used on Legacy and Outback has been adapted for use on the additional
models listed above.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new-style sensors were incorporated into production during May / June of 2015. During that
production time frame, either an old-style or new-style sensor may have been installed. The starting
VINs below are for vehicles identified as after the change-over to the new-style sensor.
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Forester: G*406546
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Impreza: F*019429
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Crosstrek: F*296078
PART INFORMATION:
The photos below show the most easily identifiable features to the Steering Angle Sensor to help
differentiate between the old and new-style parts.
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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:04-20-18; Date 05/31/18
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NEW: 27549AL000
OLD: 27589AJ000
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
The service procedures for diagnosing and replacing the Steering Angle Sensor are unchanged.
Always refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair
being performed. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an
effective repair the first time and every time. This includes but is not limited to: important SAFETY
precautions, proper inspection criteria, necessary special tools, required processes and any related
one-time-use parts information needed for a complete and lasting repair. Customer satisfaction and
retention starts with performing quality repairs.
IMPORTANT: When Sensor replacement is necessary on a model applicable to this bulletin, always
replace the old part with the same style as originally equipped. Once inventory of the old-style part
has been exhausted, the old part number, 27589AJ000 will be superseded to 27549AL000.
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.
Bulletin Number:04-20-18; Date 05/31/18
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