NUMBER: 02-155-14R
DATE: 04/17/14
REVISED: 10/10/14
| APPLICABILITY: | 2005-12MY Legacy and Outback Turbo |
| 2009-13MY Forester Turbo | |
| 2008-14MY Impreza WRX | |
| SUBJECT: | Intercooler/Intake Air Duct |
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified above. If the insulator portion of the duct begins to separate from the duct and leak boost pressure, increased sound levels and a loss of power can result. The revised air intake duct has the insulator portions glued in place to prevent their separation.
PART INFORMATION
| APPLICABILITY | MODEL YEAR | PART NAME | NEW PART NUMBER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy and Outback | 2010-12 | DUCT ASSY AIR INT | 14459AA740 |
| 2005-09 | 14459AA750 | ||
| Forester | 2009-13 | ||
| Impreza WRX | 2008-14 |
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
Follow the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual for replacement of the intake air duct.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the following information:
| LABOR DESCRIPTION | LABOR OPERATION # |
FAIL CODE |
LABOR TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERCOOLER ASSEMBLY, R&R | A227-301 | DCM-48 | 0.3 |
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/SB-10056877-8589.pdf
