NHTSA ID Number: 10234832
Manufacturer Communication Number: 0117113
Summary
Additional PDI Procedure for Installation of Tie-Down Hole Plugs
NUMBER: 01-171-13
DATE: 01/10/13
| APPLICABILITY: | 2013MY and Later Impreza Models 2013MY and Later XV Crosstrek™ Models |
| SUBJECT: | Additional PDI Procedure for Installation of Tie-Down Hole Plugs |
INTRODUCTION
Beginning with the VIN numbers listed in the chart below, body plugs must be installed into the tie-down holes on both sides of the vehicle during PDI. The plugs are placed in the vehicle’s glove box during port processing. The installation of these plugs eliminates these openings as a source of dust intrusion into the vehicle.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The additional tie-down hole plugs were added to the existing tool set starting with the following VINs:
| MODEL | TYPE | STARTING VIN NUMBER |
| Impreza and XV Crosstrek | 4-Door | D*010889 |
| 5-Door | D*802448 |
PART INFORMATION
If needed, the plugs are available separately by ordering p.n. 90371CA010.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
The illustration below shows the location ahead of the rear wheel arch for installation of the additional tie-down plugs which are provided for both sides of the vehicle.
20 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2013-2023 |
| SUBARU | XV CROSSTREK | 2013-2017, 2022-2023 |
| SUBARU | XV CROSSTREK HYBRID | 2014-2015 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 01-171-13
DATE: 01/10/13
MC-10234832-9999.pdf 505.669KB
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Bulletin Number: 01-171-13; Date: 01/10/13 Page 1
INTRODUCTION
Beginning with the VIN numbers listed in the chart below, body plugs must be installed into the
tie-down holes on both sides of the vehicle during PDI. The plugs are placed in the vehicle’s glove
box during port processing. The installation of these plugs eliminates these openings as a source of
dust intrusion into the vehicle.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The additional tie-down hole plugs were added to the existing tool set starting with the following
VINs:
MODEL TYPE STARTING VIN NUMBER
Impreza and
XV Crosstrek
4-Door D*010889
5-Door D*802448
PART INFORMATION
If needed, the plugs are available separately by ordering p.n. 90371CA010.
NUMBER: 01-171-13
DATE: 01/10/13
APPLICABILITY: 2013MY and Later Impreza Models
2013MY and Later XV Crosstrek™ Models
SUBJECT: Additional PDI Procedure for Installation of
Tie-Down Hole Plugs
SERVICE BULLETIN
ATTENTION:
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IMPORTANT – All
Service Personnel
Should Read and
Initial in the boxes
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RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
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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
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to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
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Bulletin Number: 01-171-13; Date: 01/10/13 Page 2
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
The illustration below shows the location ahead of the rear wheel arch for installation of the additional
tie-down plugs which are provided for both sides of the vehicle.
Tie-Down Plugs
Tie-Down Hole
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