Turbocharger Stay Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence – 2019 Subaru Ascent

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NUMBER: 02-183-19
DATE: 09/26/19
APPLICABILITY: 2019MY Ascent
SUBJECT: Turbocharger Stay Bracket Bolt
Tightening Sequence
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 clarifies a bolt tightening sequence procedure for the three (3)
turbocharger stay bracket mounting bolts. Torsional stress may remain in the stay bracket if the
tightening sequence is not followed. The applicable Service Manual will be updated with this
information soon.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The illustration below shows the location of the bolts and the tightening sequence. The torque
specification for all 3 bolts is 65 Nm (47.9 ft. lbs.).
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