Rear Coil Spring Part Information - 2014-2016 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10171098

Manufacturer Communication Number: 05-73-20

Summary

This Service Information Bulletin announces part number change information for the rear suspension coil springs used on the models listed.

3 Affected Products

Vehicle

SUBARU

FORESTER

2014-2016

NUMBER: 05-73-20
DATE: 01/30/20

APPLICABILITY:	2014-16MY Forester
SUBJECT:	Rear Coil Spring Part Information

INTRODUCTION:

This Service Information Bulletin announces part number change information for the rear suspension coil springs used on the models listed above.

PART INFORMATION:

Description	NEW Part Numbers	Application	OLD Part Numbers	Interchangeability
COIL SPRING REAR	20380SG001	2.5 NA w/ MT	20380SG000	New Parts to Old Vehicles: YES. Old Parts to New Vehicles: NO.
	20380SG011	2.5 NA w/ CVT	20380SG010
	20380SG021	2.0 DIT Turbo	20380SG020

NOTE: The part numbers above are the same as those for the component parts included in the rear coil spring kits specified for the WUT-05 Service Program Bulletin.

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 Manual procedures for rear coil spring replacement remain unchanged although, an alternate procedure is supplied in the WUT-05 Service Program Bulletin. 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, inspection criteria, necessary special tools, processes and related one-time-use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair.

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.

NUMBER: 05-73-20
DATE: 01/30/20

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10171098

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【Please Note】 - Before placing the order, Please refer to the Vehicle menu (amazonconfirmedfit) at the top left corner, select your vehicle's "Year, Make, Model" and click "Check Fit"to make sure the parts fit your car, or check the product page description to make sure it matches exactly.Any questions please free to contact us and you will get a satisfactory solution.
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