Child Anchor Retaining Bolt- Design Change – 2015-2019 Subaru WRX & WRX STI

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NUMBER: 12-264-19
DATE: 05/15/19
APPLICABILITY: 2015-19MY WRX and WRX STI
SUBJECT: Child Anchor Retaining Bolt- Design Change
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
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INTRODUCTION:
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the retaining bolt used to
secure the child anchors to the rear shelf plates on the models listed above. This change was made in
support of parts communization with other similar mounting bolts. There is no change between the
old and new bolt in terms of function or durability.
Anchor Locations
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new bolts were incorporated as a running change. No starting VIN information is available.
PART INFORMATION:
The part number for the new FLANGE BOLT is: 901000473.
REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being
repaired.
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NOTE: The torque specification for the new Flange Bolt is: 25 Nm (18.4 ft. lbs.).
PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The service procedure for child anchor removal and installation remains 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 one-time-use parts needed
for a complete and lasting repair.
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• Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.