Engine Harness Retaining Clip Change – 2017-2018 Subaru Impreza & 2018 Crosstrek

NHTSA ID Number: 10150938

Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-141-18

Summary

This Service Information Bulletin announces a change to the retaining clip used to secure the engine harness on the models listed above. The change to a “Tree Type” clip from an “Anchor Type” was made to secure the harness tighter and improve assembly line productivity. Comparison images are provided below.

 

3 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
SUBARU	CROSSTREK	2018
SUBARU	IMPREZA	2017-2018

 

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INTRODUCTION:

This Service Information Bulletin announces a change to the retaining clip used to secure the engine harness on the models listed above.  The change to a “Tree Type” clip from an “Anchor Type” was made to secure the harness tighter and improve assembly line productivity.  Comparison images are provided below.

 

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

The new clip was incorporated into production per the table below:

Model	Starting VIN
Impreza 4-Door	J3614364
Impreza 5-Door	J3730861
Crosstrek	J8266602

 

PART INFORMATION:

In a RARE case where the harness clip requires replacement, the new part number is: 24226AA310.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:

REMINDER:  Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.

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.

IMPORTANT: 

• Whenever removing the clip from the mounting bracket, ALWAYS use a clip removal too as shown in the illustrations below to avoid damaging it.
• When installing the clip, it must be inserted into the bracket firmly with no more than 3MM clearance between the bracket and the underside of the clip.

 

NOTE:  If the clip is replaced, put a reference mark on the harness  before removing the original so the new clip can be positioned properly.  After tightening the band of the new clip around the harness, trim off any excess (5mm max.) band remaining.

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NUMBER: 07-141-18
DATE: 10/15/18

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10150938

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10150938-9999.pdf

 

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NUMBER: 07-141-18
DATE: 10/15/18

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10150913

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10150913-9999.pdf

 

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