Intake Duct Bolt Tightening / Torque Sequence – 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent & 2020 Legacy & Outback

NHTSA ID Number: 10169828

Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-184-19

Summary

This Service Information Bulletin provides the proper tightening / torque sequence to follow when installing Intake Duct #3 onto the intercooler assembly. Following the sequence below will insure the bolts remain fully tightened.

 

4 Affected Products

Vehicles

SUBARUeBay logoASCENT2019-2020
SUBARUeBay logoLEGACY2020
SUBARUeBay logoOUTBACK2020

 


NUMBER: 02-184-19
DATE:
12/03/19

APPLICABILITY:2019-20MY Ascent
2020MY Legacy and Outback Models with 2.4L DIT
SUBJECT:Intake Duct Bolt Tightening / Torque Sequence

 

SUBJECT: Intake Duct Bolt Tightening / Torque Sequence

 

INTRODUCTION:

This Service Information Bulletin provides the proper tightening / torque sequence to follow when installing Intake Duct #3 onto the intercooler assembly.  Following the sequence below will insure the bolts remain fully tightened.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:

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

IMPORTANT:  Always install a new gasket (p.n. 21896AA150).

Torque the 3 bolts to 16.1Nm (11.8 ft. lbs.) following the sequence shown in the illustration.

NOTE:  The applicable Service Manuals will be updated with this information shortly.

 

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.

NUMBER: 02-184-19
DATE: 12/03/19

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10169828
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10169828-0001.pdf

 


 

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