Oil Drain Plug/Design Changes (02-189-22)

OIL DRAIN PLUG/DESIGN CHANGES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

APPLICABILITY

2013-22MY Legacy & Outback

2012-22MY Impreza

2013-22MY Crosstrek

2011-22MY Forester

2015-21MY WRX/STI

2013-22MY BRZ

2019-22MY Ascent

INTRODUCTION

This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs. The new plugs are produced with a durability enhanced material and an increased bolt hex size from 14mm to 17mm. These changes were developed to reduce excessive oil drain plug wear after performing multiple maintenance services and on the engine oil drain plug, the risk of cross-threading. An example of the excessive wear is provided in the picture below.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION

The production change information regarding the oil drain plug is TBD.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Description	Part Number
Plug-Oil Drain	32195AA021

REMINDER:  Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired.

1. The NEW  engine oil drain plug (32195AA021)  has an increased bolt head size of 17mm.  The end of the plug has a redesigned pilot point shape to reduce the risk of cross-threading.
2. The OLD  engine oil drain plug (32195AA020)  has a 14mm  bolt head size. The NEW  engine oil drain plug (32195AA021)  is the replacement part.
3. The CVT  drain plug (807016160)  has a 14mm  bolt head size. It is replaced with the NEW  drain plug (32195AA021).  Although this is an applicable part change, the original part number (807016160)  has yet to be superseded in the Electronic Part Catalog.
   NOTE:

   • Gasket 803916010  (ONE-TIME USE) is used on all three types of drain plugs.
   • The original drain plugs are painted black. Any replacement drain plugs ordered are unpainted (plated) as shown above.

SERVICE PROCEDURE/INFORMATION

REMINDER:  Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.

The service procedures for oil drain plug remain unchanged. ALWAYS refer to the applicable Service Manual and review proper torque procedures. Torque specifications are outlined in the charts below.

ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oil Drain Plug
Model	Model Year	Torque Specification
BRZ	2013-22	41.7 Nm	30.8 ft-lb
Legacy/Outback H4	2013-22	41.7 Nm	30.8 ft-lb
Legacy/Outback H6	2013-19	44 Nm	32.5 ft-lb
Impreza	2012-22	41.7 Nm	30.8 ft-lb
Crosstrek	2013-22	41.7 Nm	30.8 ft-lb
WRX	2015-21	41.7 Nm	30.8 ft-lb
STI	2015-21	46.5 Nm	34.3 ft-lb
Forester H4DOTC	2011-13	44 Nm	32.5 ft-lb
Forester H4	2011-22	41.7 Nm	30.8 ft-lb
Ascent	2019-22	41.7 Nm	30.8 ft-lb

CVT FLUID DRAIN PLUG TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

CVT Fluid Drain Plug
Model	Model Year	Transmission	Torque Specification
Legacy & Outback	2013-19	TR580	31 Nm	22.9 ft-lb
	2015-19	TR690	39.2 Nm	28.9 ft-lb
	2020-22	TR580	47 Nm	34.7 ft-lb
	2022-22	TR690	39.2 Nm	28.9 ft-lb
Impreza	2012-22	TR580	31 Nm	22.9 ft-lb
	2014-16	TH58A	31 Nm	22.9 ft-lb
	2019-22	TH2A	31 Nm	22.9 ft-lb
	2013-19	TR580	31 Nm	22.9 ft-lb
Crosstrek	2014-16	TH580	31 Nm	22.9 ft-lb
	2019-22	TH2A	31 Nm	22.9 ft-lb
	2020-22	TR580	47 Nm	34.7 ft-lb
	2015-21	TR690	39.2 Nm	28.9 ft-lb
WRX	2014-22	TR580	31 Nm	22.9 ft-lb
Forester	2014-19	TR690	39.2 Nm	28.9 ft-lb
Ascent	2019-22	TR690	39.2 Nm	28.9 ft-lb

WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION

There is NO  coverage in the Warranty Labor Time Guide for this replacement as the fault cannot occur without improper torque, poor workmanship, incorrect tool usage, Etc being the primary cause.

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.