Fuel Pulsation Damper- Service Procedure Revision – 2013-2019 Subaru BRZ

Bulletin Number: 09-69-19; Date: 05/20/19 Page 1 of 3
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NUMBER: 09-69-19
DATE: 05/20/19
APPLICABILITY: 2013-19MY BRZ
SUBJECT: Fuel Pulsation Damper- Service
Procedure Revision
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
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INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin provides an additional service procedure for replacing the pulsation dampers located
on both low-pressure fuel delivery pipes as shown in the illustration below. Although the BRZ
Service Manual does not currently show the dampers and the required replacement seals as separate
components, the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) does provide exploded view and individual part
number ordering information.
Pulsation Damper
& Gasket
Pulsation Damper
& Gasket
Fuel Delivery Pipes
(Low-pressure fuel piping)
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PART INFORMATION:
Description Part Number
PULSATION DAMPER-FUEL 16651AA110
GASKET- FUEL PIPE 17555AA020
REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being
repaired.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The service procedures for removing and installing the fuel delivery pipes remain 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 related onetime-
use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair.
• After removing the affected fuel delivery pipe, CAREFULLY remove the pulsation damper.
• IMPORTANT: Use caution when securing the fuel delivery pipe to not bend or twist
the two mounting brackets while removing the damper. Unscrew the dampers counterclockwise.
• ALWAYS install a new gasket before re-installing the pulsation damper. Tighten the damper
to 21.6 +/- 2 Nm (15.9 +/- 1.5 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Always be careful to keep any dirt or contamination out of the damper and fuel
delivery pipe(s).
• The torque specification for the bolts securing each fuel pipe to the manifold is 19 Nm (14.0
ft. lbs.).
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REMINDERS:
• The o-rings used to seal the fuel injectors are also One-Time use items and must be replaced
whenever re-installing the injectors and / or fuel delivery pipe(s).
• Use gasoline to lubricate the replacement o-rings during installation and fuel delivery pipe
reassembly.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or covered by an active Subaru
Added Security Classic or Gold plan, this repair may be submitted using the following claim
information:
Labor Description Labor Operation # Labor Time Fail Code
RIGHT SIDE FUEL DAMPER R&R A462-121 0.7
LEFT SIDE FUEL DAMPER R&R A462-122 0.6 DDB-29
FUEL DAMPER R&R- BOTH SIDES A462-124 1.1
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• 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 check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.
• Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.