NHTSA ID Number: 10219489
Manufacturer Communication Number: 18-207-22
TSB/Document Date: 2022-09-08
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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:
2008-22MY WRX
Service Manual Corrections
NUMBER:
DATE:
18-207-22
08/22/22
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals
available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. The tables contained within
this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to
always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information. Printed pages will
not be made available to update printed Service Manuals.
Paper manuals may have different page numbering then what is reflected below, based on
multiple new and revised pages. Please refer to the information contained on the STIS web site
for all future, update service manual information.
YEAR
MODEL
2008
WRX
2009
WRX
2010
WRX
2011
WRX
2012
2013
2013
SECTION
SUB-SECTION
PAGE or CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
FU(STI)
FU(STI)
50
An Installation Caution Was Added
BR
BR
13, 14, 18, 20
An Installation Caution Was Added
FU(STI)
FU(STI)
57
An Installation Caution Was Added
BR
BR
13, 14, 18, 20
An Installation Caution Was Added
FU(STI)
FU(STI)
57
An Installation Caution Was Added
BR
BR
13, 14, 18, 20
An Installation Caution Was Added
FU(STI)
FU(STI)
57
An Installation Caution Was Added
FU(w/o STI)
FU(w/o STI)
54
An Installation Caution Was Added
BR
BR
19, 21, 30, 32
An Installation Caution Was Added
Engine
Fuel Injection (STI & w/o STI)
Engine Control Module
Installation
An Installation Caution Was Added
Brake
>Front Disc Rotor >Front
Disc Brake Assembly
>Rear Disc Rotor >Rear
Disc Brake Assembly
An Installation Caution Was Added
Engine
Fuel Injection (STI & w/o STI)
Engine Control Module
Installation
An Installation Caution Was Added
Brake
>Front Disc Rotor >Front
Disc Brake Assembly
>Rear Disc Rotor >Rear
Disc Brake Assembly
An Installation Caution Was Added
WRX
WRX
WRX
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
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
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to
do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
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Continued...
Bulletin Number: 18-227-22; Date: 08/22/22
Page 1 of 5
YEAR
MODEL
SECTION
SUB-SECTION
PAGE or CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
2014
WRX
Engine
Fuel Injection (STI & w/o STI)
Engine Control Module
Installation
An Installation Caution Was Added
2014
WRX &
STI
Brake
>Front Disc Rotor >Front
Disc Brake Assembly
>Rear Disc Rotor >Rear
Disc Brake Assembly
An Installation Caution Was Added
Front
Suspension
>General Description >Wheel
Alignment
Specification >Front
>Camber
Camber Tolerance Was Changed
Mechanical
Engine Oil Pressure
Inspection
Engine Oil Pressure Standard Was
Changed
Fuel Injection
Engine Control Module
Installation
An Installation Caution Was Added
>Front Disc Rotor >Front
Disc Brake Assembly
>Rear Disc Rotor >Rear
Disc Brake Assembly
An Installation Caution Was Added
Engine
Brake
>Master Cylinder
Removal >Brake Booster
Cautions Were Added and Air
Removal >Brake Booster Tightness Check Notes Were Changed
Inspection
WRX &
STI
Parking Brake
Parking Brake Assembly
Installation
An Installation Step Was Deleted And
Another Step Was Changed
>General Description
>Steering Gearbox
>Component
>Disassembly &
Assembly
The Illustration Was Changed and
Items Were Added For The Guide Chip
General Description
>Front Suspension
The Illustrations Were Changed
Rear Suspension
General Description
>Rear Suspension
The Illustrations Were Changed
Diagnostics
Engine Diagnostics
Diagnostic Procedure w/
DTC >P2270 >P2271
Step 3 of The Trouble Tree Was
Changed
Diagnostics
Cruise Control System
Diagnostic Procedure w/
Cancel Code
Connector & Terminal Numbers In CC
12 Trouble Tree Were Changed
2015
Power
Steering
System
WRX
Bulletin Number: 18-227-22; Date: 08/22/22
Page 2 of 5
YEAR
MODEL
SECTION
SUB-SECTION
PAGE or CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
Front
Suspension
>General Description >Wheel
Alignment
Specification >Front
>Camber
Camber Tolerance Was Changed
General Description
>Front Suspension
The Illustrations Were Changed
Rear Suspension
General Description
>Rear Suspension
The Illustrations Were Changed
Mechanical
Engine Oil Pressure
Inspection
Engine Oil Pressure Standard Was
Changed
Fuel Injection
Engine Control Module
Installation
An Installation Caution Was Added
>Front Disc Rotor >Front
Disc Brake Assembly
>Rear Disc Rotor >Rear
Disc Brake Assembly
An Installation Caution Was Added
Engine
Engine
2016
WRX &
STI
WRX
Brake
Diagnostics
Engine Diagnostics
Diagnostic Procedure w/
DTC >P2270 >P2271
Step 3 of The Trouble Tree Was
Changed
Parking Brake Assembly
Installation
An Installation Step Was Deleted And
Another Step Was Changed
Power
Steering
System
>General Description
>Steering Gearbox
>Component
>Disassembly &
Assembly
The Illustration Was Changed and
Items Were Added For The Guide Chip
Diagnostics
Cruise Control System
Diagnostic Procedure w/
Cancel Code
Connector & Terminal Numbers In CC
12 Trouble Tree Were Changed
Rear Suspension
General Description
>Rear Suspension
The Illustrations Were Changed
Mechanical
Engine Oil Pressure
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