Timing Hole Plug-Design Change (02-178-18R)
Publication date: 2019-02-22Reference number: 02-178-18R
Supersedes refnos: 02-178-18
TIMING HOLE PLUG-DESIGN CHANGE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 02-178-18R, Date of Issue:
February 22, 2019
| SUBARU: | 2013-19 Legacy and Outback; 2012-19 Impreza; 2013-19 Crosstrek; 2011-19 Forester; 2015-18 WRX and WRX STI; 2019 Ascent 2013-19 BRZ |
APPLICABILITY
2013-19MY Legacy and Outback
2012-19MY Impreza
2013-19MY Crosstrek
2011-19MY Forester
2015-18MY WRX and WRX STI
2019MY Ascent
2013-19MY BRZ
INTRODUCTION
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to improve its retention and prevent water intrusion into the converter case.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION
The new timing hole plug was incorporated into production as per the table below:
| Model | Starting VIN |
|---|---|
| Legacy | K3017147 |
| Outback | K3263938 |
| Impreza 4-Door | K3608511 |
| Impreza 5-Door | K3718682 |
| Crosstrek | K3718682 |
| Forester | JH588112 |
| WRX | J9833467 |
| Ascent | K3438512 |
| BRZ | J8602701 |
PART INFORMATION
The part number for the new timing plug is 11413AA120 . Comparison images for both the new and old-style plugs are provided below.
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