Accessory Installation Guide
Battery Holder Installation and Instruction Manual
Part Number๏ผSG980VA000
Production Date : September, 2021
- Thank you for purchasing this product.
- This manual provides installation and handling instructions for this product, and precautions to be observed.
- Before using this product, be sure to read “Safety Precautions” and use the product properly.
- Keep this manual in a safe place, such as the glove box, and refer to it whenever necessary.
Important precautions are indicated with the following marks. Be sure to observe those precautions.
Warning
Precautions that you must observe for your safety.
[Failure to observe these precautions may result in death or serious injury.]
Caution
Precautions that you must observe for your safety and for your vehicle.
[Failure to observe these precautions may result in damages or accidents.]
* Advice
Information that you should familiarize yourself with.
Information that are useful.
Warning
- Never attempt to modify this product. This may damage the product and may become cause of serious accidents.
- Be sure to stop the engine during work for safety reasons.
- Be sure to tighten bolts and nuts firmly.
- Inspect the nuts and bolts after the first 60 miles (100 km) of driving after attaching them. Re-tighten them if necessary.
- If abnormal noise or vibration occurs while driving, pull over the car immediately to a safe place, and then inspect and
re-tighten the attaching bolts. If abnormalities persist, perform inspection and make necessary repairs immediately.
If you continue to drive in this condition, damages or accidents may occur. - Stop using this product immediately it it has defects such as deterioration and breakage, or receives a strong impact,
as these conditions impair the product’s original performance. - Make sure that no part comes in contact with the battery while working.
Caution
- This product does not improve the limit performance significantly. Always drive safely.
- Do not use this product on inapplicable vehicles or for purposes other than it is designed for. Doing so may result in
damages or accidents. - Install this product in accordance with the service manual issued by SUBARU
CORPORATION for your model. Also
make sure to adhere to the precautions described in this document. - If bolts and nuts are not tightened with specified torque while installing this product, they may be damaged or become
loose. Make sure to tighten them with the specified torque. - After installing this product, the fluid should be replenished or changed at a SUBARU dealer.
*Advice
- SUBARU shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damage due to failures or other malfunction caused by
incorrect installation or handling of this product. - SUBARU does not honor warranty claims for malfunctions of products or vehicles that occur directly or indirectly due
to the installation of this product. - Malfunctions of vehicles that could occur due to the installation of this product may not be covered by the
SUBARU vehicle warranty. - When replacing parts with this product, be sure to use genuine SUBARU parts for non-reusable parts, consumables,
oil and grease. - Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
- Installation of this product may cause deterioration in ride comfort or significant changes in driving characteristics.
Installation Procedures
Part Number and Applicable Models
Components
| Battery Holder | 1 set |
| Washers | 2 |
| Lock Nut | 1 |
Specifications
This battery holder is designed as a homage to the flexible tower bar. The brackets, bars, and rubber boots are made of the same material as the flexible tower bar and have the same surface treatment.
Installation Precautions
Warning
- To ensure safety, make sure to shut off the engine and disconnect the negative battery terminal before performing any procedures.
- Make sure to properly tighten nuts.
Procedure
(1) Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
(2) Remove the battery cable holder from the battery rod.
(for vehicles equipped with a battery cable holder)
(3) Remove the 2 tightening nuts and then remove the original factory batter holder.
Warning
- To ensure safety, make sure to shut off the engine and disconnect the negative battery terminal before performing any procedures.
Caution
Be careful not to short-circuit the battery terminals with the battery holder or tools.
*Advice
Disconnecting the battery will reset audio and other settings. Make a note of these settings before disconnecting the battery.
(4) Place the battery holder onto the center of the battery. Set the washers first and then tighten the tightening nuts by hand evenly on both sides.
If the battery holder and battery cable connector are close to each other, follow the special instructions Caution to the right.
(5) Use a torque wrench and tighten each nut to 0.5 Nยทm.
* Tightening torque: 3.5ๅฃซ0.5 Nโข m (0.35 kg fยท m)
(6) Tighten the lock nut attached to one of the tightening nuts to the specified torque.
* Tightening torque: 5.0ๅฃซ0.5 Nยทm (0.5 kg fยทm)
Caution
For vehicles in which the battery holder and battery cable connector are close to each other, arrange the battery cable connector as shown in the figure so that it will not interfere with the battery holder.
Arrange so that the battery holder does not catch on the battery fluid vent plug.
Caution
Tighten nuts per the specified torque.
Tightening parts outside of the specified torque may cause rods and nuts to loosen or become damaged.
Caution
When tightening the lock nut, make sure that the tightening nut does not turn.
(7) Reconnect the disconnected battery terminals.
(8) Install the battery cable holder to the battery rod.
(for vehicles equipped with a battery cable holder)
(9) Reconfigure audio settings and the clock.
(10) Check the installed parts for any looseness or tilting and correct as necessary.
To customers
Handling Precautions
Caution
- We recommend that this product be installed at an authorized SUBARU maintenance facility to ensure proper installation and function.
- Stop using the product immediately if significantly deformed.
Tighten parts per the specified torque. Tightening parts outside of the specified torque may cause rods and nuts to loosen or become damaged. - Installation nuts should be checked and tightened if necessary 60 miles (100 km) of vehicle travel after installation and periodically afterwards.
SG980VA000
2015-21MY WRX Battery Holder Installation and Instruction Manual
- Part Type: Battery hold down kit
- Compatible with Subaru
Forester 2009-2024, Impreza/WRX/STI 2008-2016, Crosstrek 2013-2023 (Replaces 82182AG001, 82161AG001, 82161AG012) - The Battery Tie Down Holder Clamp is made of steel and coated with a thermosetting baked powder finish to ensure anti-rust and long-lasting performance
- Package Included: Battery Holder 82182AG001, J Hook 82161AG001, J Hook 82161AG012, Nut 023806006
- NOTE: Please carefully check your vehicle type with our fitment, and please compare our part pictures with your old part to avoid the wrong purchase
- Packing: Battery Holder 82182AG001 x1, J Hook 82161AG001 x1, J Hook 82161AG012 x1, Nut 023806006 x2
- Battery hold down kit: Fit for Subaru BRZ, Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Impreza STI, Impreza WRX, WRX, WRX STI, XV Crosstrek
- Battery tie down holder clamp: Replacement for 2013-2020 Subaru BRZ, 2016-2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2009-2013 Subaru Forester, 2006-2016 Subaru Impreza, 2006-2014 Subaru Impreza STI
- Battery tie down holder clamp: Replacement for 2006-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX, 2015-2020 Subaru WRX, 2015-2020 Subaru WRX STI, 2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
- Material specification: Made of iron and steel, with a surface spray coating, it is resistant to corrosion and rust, has a long service life, and is easy and simple to install
- Fitment:Compatible with Subaru Forester 2009-2024, Impreza/WRX/STI 2008-2016, Crosstrek 2013-2023 (Replaces 82182AG001, 82161AG001, 82161AG012)
- 304 stainless steel J bolt and flange nut kits
- Durable Construction:Thermoset baked-on Premium powder coat finish,heavy duty 16 Gauge steel Bracket
- Cost-Effective Solution:A good replacement for the old or broken one
- NOTE: Please carefully check your vehicle type with our fitment, and please compare our part pictures with your old part to avoid the wrong purchase.
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โข Never attempt to modify this product. This may damage the product and may become cause of serious accidents. ยท Be sure to stop the engine during work for safety reasons. ยท Be sure to tighten bolts and nuts firmly. ยท Inspect the nuts and bolts after the first 60 miles (100 km) of driving after attaching them. Re-tighten them if necessary. ยท If abnormal noise or vibration occurs while driving, pull over the car immediately to a safe place, and then inspect and re-tighten the attaching bolts. If abnormalities persist, perform inspection and make necessary repairs immediately. If you continue to drive in this condition, damages or accidents may occur. ยท Stop using this product immediately it it has defects such as deterioration and breakage, or receives a strong impact, as these conditions impair the product’s original performance. ยท Make sure that no part comes in contact with the battery while working. Warning ยท This product does not improve the limit performance significantly. Always drive safely. ยท Do not use this product on inapplicable vehicles or for purposes other than it is designed for. Doing so may result in damages or accidents. โข Install this product in accordance with the service manual issued by SUBARU CORPORATION for your model. Also make sure to adhere to the precautions described in this document. ยท If bolts and nuts are not tightened with specified torque while installing this product, they may be damaged or become loose. Make sure to tighten them with the specified torque. ยท After installing this product, the fluid should be replenished or changed at a SUBARU dealer. Caution ยท SUBARU shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damage due to failures or other malfunction caused by incorrect installation or handling of this product. ยท SUBARU does not honor warranty claims for malfunctions of products or vehicles that occur directly or indirectly due to the installation of this product. ยท Malfunctions of vehicles that could occur due to the installation of this product may not be covered by the SUBARU vehicle warranty. ยท When replacing parts with this product, be sure to use genuine SUBARU parts for non-reusable parts, consumables, oil and grease. ยท Product specifications are subject to change without notice. ยท Installation of this product may cause deterioration in ride comfort or significant changes in driving characteristics. *Advice Part Number๏ผSG980VA000 Production Date : September,2021 โณ0 Battery Holder Installation and Instruction Manual โข Thank you for purchasing this product. โข This manual provides installation and handling instructions for this product, and precautions to be observed. โข Before using this product, be sure to read “Safety Precautions” and use the product properly. โข Keep this manual in a safe place, such as the glove box, and refer to it whenever necessary. Important precautions are indicated with the following marks. Be sure to observe those precautions. Warning Precautions that you must observe for your safety. [Failure to observe these precautions may result in death or serious injury.] Caution Precautions that you must observe for your safety and for your vehicle. [Failure to observe these precautions may result in damages or accidents.] * Advice Information that you should familiarize yourself with. Information that are useful. – l – cable holder nut 1. Part Number and Applicable Models Part No. Part Name Applicable Models SG980VA000 STI BATTERY HOLDER Vehicles with D-size battery 2. Components 3. Specifications This battery holder is designed as a homage to the flexible tower bar. The brackets, bars, and rubber boots are made of the same material as the flexible tower bar and have the same surface treatment. 4. Installation Precautions 5.Procedure (1) Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (2) Remove the battery cable holder from the battery rod. (for vehicles equipped with a battery cable holder) (3) Remove the 2 tightening nuts and then remove the original factory batter holder. Installation Procedures Washers ๏ผ Caution * Tightening torque: 3.5ๅฃซ0.5 Nโข m (0.35 kg fยท m) * Tightening torque: 5.0ๅฃซ0.5 Nยทm (0.5 kg fยทm) (4) Place the battery holder onto the center of the battery. Set the washers first and then tighten the tightening nuts by hand evenly on both sides. If the battery holder and battery cable connector are close to each other, follow the special instructions to the right. (5) Use a torque wrench and tighten each nut to 0.5 Nยทm. (6) Tighten the lock nut attached to one of the tightening nuts to the specified torque. For vehicles in which the battery holder and battery cable connector are close to each other, arrange so that it will not interfere with the battery holder. Arrange so that the battery holder does not catch on the battery fluid vent plug. To customers (7) Reconnect the disconnected battery terminals. (8) Install the battery cable holder to the battery rod. (for vehicles equipped with a battery cable holder) (9) Reconfigure audio settings and the clock. (10) Check the installed parts for any looseness or tilting and correct as necessary. Handling Precautions SUBARU CORPORATION -4- We recommend that this product be installed at an authorized SUBARU maintenance facility to ensure proper installation and function. Stop using the product immediately if significantly deformed. Tighten parts per the specified torque. Tightening parts outside of the specified torque may cause rods and nuts to loosen or become damaged. Installation nuts should be checked and tightened if necessary 60 miles (100 km) of vehicle travel after installation and periodically afterwards.
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