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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2015MY WRX Models with 2.0L DIT Engine
SUBJECT:

NUMBER: 09-59-14

ust Treatment Procedure for Heat Shield Retaining
R
Bolt Heads

DATE: 11/18/14

INTRODUCTION
This bulletin provides a treatment procedure to address a customer concern of rust developing on the
front exhaust pipe heat shield retaining bolt heads as shown in the illustrations below.

COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The application of heat resistant anti-corrosion material was incorporated into production starting
with VIN F*813768.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
1 - 12 ounce aerosol can of silver or aluminum color High Heat Engine Enamel. During the
development of this bulletin, Dupli-Color® # DE1615 Aluminum Engine Enamel aerosol spray
was used. This product is available at most major auto parts retailers

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Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.

Service Bulletin Number: 09-59-14; Date: 11/18/14

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1 - BRASS wire bristle detail brush. CAUTION: Stainless bristles are likely to be too aggressive
and may damage the coating applied to the surrounding heat shield material.

1 - Scotchbrite® surface conditioning pad.

Paint Masking materials consisting of masking tape and paper to protect the surrounding components
from overspray.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE
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Clean the rust from the bolt heads using the Scotchbrite pad. Follow-up with the brass brush
to get into the tight corners where the bolt head contacts the sheet metal of the heat shield
along with the bolt threads and retaining nuts on the underside.

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Raise the vehicle and remove both the plastic engine under cover and the aluminum frame
under cover.

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CAREFULLY mask the areas surrounding the bolt heads as shown in the photos below.
Taking your time with this step will minimize the need for having to remove overspray
later. Test the spray pattern of the can on a piece of waste cardboard to get a “feel” for the
spray pattern before applying the paint to the bolt heads. Dupli-Color recommends 2 light
coats then a wet top coat to finish leaving about 10 minutes flash time between each. These
instructions may vary depending on the manufacturer of the product being applied.

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Once the application is complete and the paint dry, remove the masking tape and paper.

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If there is any overspray which needs to be removed, mild solvent applied to a clean shop
cloth will remove it easily before the paint has time to fully cure. A completed repair is
shown above.

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Reinstall the aluminum frame and plastic engine under covers in the reverse order of removal.
Torque the 4 bolts securing the aluminum frame under cover to 25 N-m (18.4 ft. lbs.).

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Do a final check to confirm all the masking materials and any remaining overspray have been
removed to complete the procedure.

WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the
following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
2015 WRX Exhaust Shield Bolt Rust Treatment Procedure

LABOR
OPERATION #

FAIL CODE

LABOR
TIME

A229-244

YNT-48

0.7

NOTE: Up to $5.00 can be claimed in sublet to cover the cost of the paint and masking materials.
REMINDER: 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
refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.

Service Bulletin Number: 09-59-14; Date: 11/18/14

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