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SERVICE INFORMATION
APPLICABILITY: 2015-2017MY WRX 2.0L DIT Models

2017MY Forester 2.5L Models

NUMBER: 07-88-15R
DATE: 01/20/15

SUBJECT:
SOA821B200 Replacement Battery Installation
Procedure

REVISED:

08/30/16

INTRODUCTION
This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure to use when installing a SOA821B200
replacement battery in a 2015MY WRX (2.0L). The sensor located on the battery ground terminal
interferes with the battery vent cap used on the replacement battery in the “BEFORE” photo below.
BEFORE

Interference
w/ Vent Cap

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
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Disconnect the current sensor harness connector from the negative terminal assembly.

•

Remove the 12mm hex nut securing the negative battery cable to the terminal assembly.

•

Loosen and lift the battery rod cover off the rod so the negative battery cable is free to move.

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Loosen the 10mm AFTER battery terminal nut and rotate the terminal assembly clockwise
to the position shown in the photo on page 3. Re-torque the 10mm terminal nut to 4.4 ft. lbs.
Continued...

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

Service Information Number: 07-88-15R; Revised: 08/30/16

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Before

•

Rotate and reposition the current sensor harness retaining clip on the negative cable so
the harness is now behind the battery hold-down rod and battery cable as shown below.
After

Negative Cable

Route the current sensor harness underneath the battery hold-down bracket with adequate
dius for harness relief then reconnect the harness to the current sensor. Reconnect the
harness to the current sensor and make sure there is clearance between the sensor harness and
the hold-down rod threads.

Sensor Harness
Routed Under
Hold-Down Bracket

•

Reinstall the battery rod cover back onto the hold down rod.

•

Reinstall the negative battery cable onto the terminal assembly and re-torque the 12mm hex
nut to 5.5 ft. lbs.

NOTE: If necessary, loosen the front battery hold-down rod nut and re-position the battery slightly
to gain clearance between the corner of the negative battery cable end and fuse box cover. If the
hold-down rod nut was loosened, re-torque to 2.6 ft. lbs.
Continued...
Service Information Number: 07-88-15R; Revised: 08/30/16

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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 Information Number: 07-88-15R; Revised: 08/30/16

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