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NHTSA ID Number: 10213193
Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-203-16R
Summary
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame. A design change was made to the wave washer used at the attachment point to eliminate the sound. The sound can be heard when moving the buckle assembly side to side.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new wave washer was incorporated into production during per the table below.
| Model | Starting VIN |
| Legacy and Outback | TBD |
| Crosstrek | LG236257 |
| Forester | LH502217 |
| WRX | L9812508 |
| Ascent | TBD |
PART INFORMATION:
| Description | Part Number | Application |
| Spring Wave Washer | 64168FL000 | Impreza (2012-17MY), Crosstrek, WRX, STI and Forester |
| 64168FL00A | Impreza 2017 & later, Legacy, Outback and Ascent |
REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired.
The 3 “tangs” seen on the inside of the OLD wave washer have been deleted.
The new washer also has a goldish-color flurocarbon resin coating. The inside diameter of the NEW spring wave washer has been decreased and a small felt added to allow the washer to turn smoother with the buckle and have a better fit on the shoulder portion of the retaining bolt.
| OLD Wave Washer | NEW Spring Wave Washer |
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
VERY IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with this repair, always follow all of the applicable precautions whenever working with the Airbag and / or Occupant Detection Systems.
- After confirming the customer concern and isolating the squeaking sound to the seat belt buckle bolt / washer, remove the affected front seat assembly to gain access following the procedure in the applicable Service Manual.
- Remove the retaining nut, seat belt buckle assembly and old wave washer from the seat frame.
- Inspect the area where the old wave washer was for any roughness and if found, carefully smooth the area with either a small flat file and / or sandpaper as necessary.
- Prepare the application grease. Measure a 2x15mm length of ConocoPhillips Multiplex Red #2 (000041000) or equivalent. Confirm the grease used is silicone free and has a lithium soap based thickener. Divide this measurement into three portions to be applied on the three sections outlined in the next step.
- Apply the grease to both sides of the new spring wave washer, the shouldered portion of the seat belt buckle mounting bolt (stud), and the inner portion of the belt buckle stopper. DO NOT apply grease to the bolt threads.
- Install the new spring wave washer onto the groove in the shouldered portion of the mounting bolt as shown below. The felt portion should be at about the 6:00 position (pointing down).
- IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY reinstall the seat belt buckle assembly onto the shouldered portion against the wave washer and hold it firmly in place while tightening the retaining nut.
- Torque the retaining nut to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.) and confirm the seat belt buckle assembly moves freely. If the buckle assembly feels like it is binding, make sure the spring wave washer and / or buckle assembly did not come off the shouldered portion of the mounting bolt while the retaining nut was being tightened. If the spring wave washer came off, it most likely was pinched and damaged, requiring replacement. DO NOT try to straighten / reuse it.
- Reinstall the seat assembly in reverse order of removal.
- IMPORTANT: Torque the four (4) seat assembly retaining bolts to 53 Nm (39 ft. lbs.) using the sequence shown in the illustration below.
- Road test the vehicle to confirm the repair along with proper operation of the Airbag and Occupant Detection System warning lamps.
48 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| SUBARU | ASCENT | 2019-2020 |
| SUBARU | CROSSTREK | 2013-2019 |
| SUBARU | FORESTER | 2013-2019 |
| SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2012-2019 |
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2015-2020 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2015-2020 |
| SUBARU | WRX | 2015-2020 |
| SUBARU | WRX STI | 2015-2020 |
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NUMBER: 12-203-16R
DATE: 07/14/16
REVISED: 05/18/22
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NHTSA ID Number: 10186363
Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-203-16R
Summary
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
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NUMBER: 12-203-16R
DATE: 07/14/16
REVISED: 01/12/21
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NHTSA ID Number: 10201027
Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-203-16R
Summary
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
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NUMBER: 12-203-16R
DATE: 07/14/16
REVISED: 08/04/21
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NHTSA ID Number: 10185083
Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-203-16R
Summary
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
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NUMBER: 12-203-16R
DATE: 07/14/16
REVISED: 12/15/20
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NHTSA ID Number: 10185082
Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-203-16R
Summary
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
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NUMBER: 12-203-16R
DATE: 07/14/16
REVISED: 12/15/20
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NHTSA ID Number: 10175988
Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-203-16R
Summary
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
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NUMBER: 12-203-16R
DATE: 07/14/16
REVISED: 05/08/20
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Bulletin Number: 12-203-16R; Revised: 05/18/22 Page 1 Continued… NUMBER: 12-203-16R DATE: 07/14/16 REVISED: 05/18/22 APPLICABILITY: 2015-20MY Legacy and Outback 2012-19MY Impreza 2013-19MY Crosstrek 2013-19MY Forester 2015-20MY WRX and STI 2019-20MY Ascent SUBJECT: Squeaking Sound from Front Seat Buckle CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS. Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS ISO 14001 COMPLIANT ISO 14001 is the international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. INTRODUCTION: This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame. A design change was made to the wave washer used at the attachment point to eliminate the sound. The sound can be heard when moving the buckle assembly side to side. PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION: The new wave washer was incorporated into production during per the table below. Model Starting VIN Legacy and Outback TBD Crosstrek LG236257 Forester LH502217 WRX L9812508 Ascent TBD PART INFORMATION: Description Part Number Application Spring Wave Washer 64168FL000 Impreza (2012-17MY), Crosstrek, WRX, STI and Forester 64168FL00A Impreza 2017 & later, Legacy, Outback and Ascent SERVICE BULLETIN ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q CLAIMS PERSONNEL q SERVICE MANAGER q IMPORTANT – All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. ©2016 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Bulletin Number: 12-203-16R; Revised: 05/18/22 Page 2 REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired. OLD Wave Washer NEW Spring Wave Washer The 3 “tangs” seen on the inside of the OLD wave washer have been deleted. The new washer also has a goldish-color flurocarbon resin coating. The inside diameter of the NEW spring wave washer has been decreased and a small felt added to allow the washer to turn smoother with the buckle and have a better fit on the shoulder portion of the retaining bolt. SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION: VERY IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with this repair, always follow all of the applicable precautions whenever working with the Airbag and / or Occupant Detection Systems. • After confirming the customer concern and isolating the squeaking sound to the seat belt buckle bolt / washer, remove the affected front seat assembly to gain access following the procedure in the applicable Service Manual. • Remove the retaining nut, seat belt buckle assembly and old wave washer from the seat frame. • Inspect the area where the old wave washer was for any roughness and if found, carefully smooth the area with either a small flat file and / or sandpaper as necessary. • Prepare the application grease. Measure a 2x15mm length of ConocoPhillips Multiplex Red #2 (000041000) or equivalent. Confirm the grease used is silicone free and has a lithium soap based thickener. Divide this measurement into three portions to be applied on the three sections outlined in the next step. • Apply the grease to both sides of the new spring wave washer, the shouldered portion of the seat belt buckle mounting bolt (stud), and the inner portion of the belt buckle stopper. DO NOT apply grease to the bolt threads. • Install the new spring wave washer onto the groove in the shouldered portion of the mounting bolt as shown below. The felt portion should be at about the 6:00 position (pointing down). Shouldered Portion Continued… Bulletin Number: 12-203-16R; Revised: 05/18/22 Page 3 • IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY reinstall the seat belt buckle assembly onto the shouldered portion against the wave washer and hold it firmly in place while tightening the retaining nut. • Torque the retaining nut to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.) and confirm the seat belt buckle assembly moves freely. If the buckle assembly feels like it is binding, make sure the spring wave washer and / or buckle assembly did not come off the shouldered portion of the mounting bolt while the retaining nut was being tightened. If the spring wave washer came off, it most likely was pinched and damaged, requiring replacement. DO NOT try to straighten / reuse it. • Reinstall the seat assembly in reverse order of removal. • IMPORTANT: Torque the four (4) seat assembly retaining bolts to 53 Nm (39 ft. lbs.) using the sequence shown in the illustration below. • Road test the vehicle to confirm the repair along with proper operation of the Airbag and Occupant Detection System warning lamps. WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION: For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be submitted using the following claim information: Labor Description Labor Operation # Labor Time Fail Code ONE INNER FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SQUEAK REPAIR A913-983 0.3 YNZ-25 BOTH INNER FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES SQUEAK REPAIR A913-984 0.5 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.
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