NHTSA ID Number: 10182595
Manufacturer Communication Number: 078815R
Summary
This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure to use when installing a SOA821B200 replacement battery in a 2015MY WRX (2.0L). The sensor located on the battery ground terminal interferes with the battery vent cap used on the replacement battery.
NUMBER: 07-88-15
DATE: 01/20/15
REVISED: 08/30/16
| APPLICABILITY: | 2015-2017MY WRX 2.0L DIT Models 2017MY Forester 2.5L Models |
| SUBJECT: | SOA821B200 Replacement Battery Installation Procedure |
INTRODUCTION
This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure to use when installing a SOA821B200 replacement battery in a 2015MY WRX (2.0L). The sensor located on the battery ground terminal interferes with the battery vent cap used on the replacement battery in the “BEFORE” photo below.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
- Disconnect the current sensor harness connector from the negative terminal assembly.
- Remove the 12mm hex nut securing the negative battery cable to the terminal assembly.
- Loosen and lift the battery rod cover off the rod so the negative battery cable is free to move.
- Loosen the 10mm battery terminal nut and rotate the terminal assembly clockwise to the position shown in the AFTER photo on page 3. Re-torque the 10mm terminal nut to 4.4 ft. lbs.
- Rotate and reposition the current sensor harness retaining clip on the negative cable so the harness is now behind the battery hold-down rod and battery cable as shown at the top of page 2.
- Route the current sensor harness underneath the battery hold-down bracket with adequate radius for harness relief then reconnect the harness to the current sensor. Reconnect the harness to the current sensor and make sure there is clearance between the sensor harness and the hold-down rod threads.
- Reinstall the battery rod cover back onto the hold down rod.
- Reinstall the negative battery cable onto the terminal assembly and re-torque the 12mm hex nut to 5.5 ft. lbs.
NOTE: If necessary, loosen the front battery hold-down rod nut and re-position the battery slightly to gain clearance between the corner of the negative battery cable end and fuse box cover. If the hold-down rod nut was loosened, re-torque to 2.6 ft. lbs.
4 Affected Products
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1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 07-88-15R
DATE: 01/20/15
REVISED: 08/30/16
MC-10182595-9999.pdf 480.825KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10080720
Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-88-15
Summary
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO USE WHEN INSTALLING A SOA821B200 REPLACEMENT BATTERY IN A 2015MY WRX (2.0L).
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
NUMBER: 07-88-15
DATE: 01/20/15
SB-10080720-0699.pdf 951.031KB
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Service Information Number: 07-88-15R; Revised: 08/30/16 Page 1 INTRODUCTION This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure to use when installing a SOA821B200 replacement battery in a 2015MY WRX (2.0L). The sensor located on the battery ground terminal interferes with the battery vent cap used on the replacement battery in the “BEFORE” photo below. BEFORE Interference w/ Vent Cap SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION: • Disconnect the current sensor harness connector from the negative terminal assembly. • Remove the 12mm hex nut securing the negative battery cable to the terminal assembly. • Loosen and lift the battery rod cover off the rod so the negative battery cable is free to move. • Loosen the 10mm battery terminal nut and rotate the terminal assembly clockwise to the position shown in the photo on page 3. Re-torque the 10mm terminal nut to 4.4 ft. lbs. NUMBER: 07-88-15R DATE: 01/20/15 REVISED: 08/30/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-2017MY WRX 2.0L DIT Models 2017MY Forester 2.5L Models SUBJECT: SOA821B200 Replacement Battery Installation Procedure SERVICE INFORMATION ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q CLAIMS PERSONNEL q SERVICE MANAGER q IMPORTANT – All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. Continued… 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. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS ISO 14001 COMPLIANT ISO 14001 is the international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. © 2014 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved. AFTER Service Information Number: 07-88-15R; Revised: 08/30/16 Page 2 • Rotate and reposition the current sensor harness retaining clip on the negative cable so the harness is now behind the battery hold-down rod and battery cable as shown below. Before After Negative Cable • Route the current sensor harness underneath the battery hold-down bracket with adequate dius for harness relief then reconnect the harness to the current sensor. Reconnect the harness to the current sensor and make sure there is clearance between the sensor harness and the hold-down rod threads. Sensor Harness Routed Under Hold-Down Bracket • Reinstall the battery rod cover back onto the hold down rod. • Reinstall the negative battery cable onto the terminal assembly and re-torque the 12mm hex nut to 5.5 ft. lbs. NOTE: If necessary, loosen the front battery hold-down rod nut and re-position the battery slightly to gain clearance between the corner of the negative battery cable end and fuse box cover. If the hold-down rod nut was loosened, re-torque to 2.6 ft. lbs. Continued… Service Information Number: 07-88-15R; Revised: 08/30/16 Page 3 AFTER Confirm Clearance Here 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.
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