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SERVICE INFORMATION
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NUMBER: 09-57-14

2015MY WRX and STI Models

SUBJECT:
Fuel (Gasoline) Filler Door (Flap) Does Not Open

DATE: 06/11/14

INTRODUCTION
This bulletin provides new part number information along with a service procedure to address a
customer concern of the fuel filler door not opening when lifting the interior release lever.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The new part was incorporated into production April 23, 2014 starting with VIN F*808794.
PART INFORMATION
PART NAME:

NEW PART NUMBER

SAUCER RPR SET

51469VA000

NOTE: The repair set includes a revised spring and a new ring clip. The ring clip is a
one-time use part.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
• Apply protective tape to the edge of the fuel filler door and the vehicle body to protect the
finish as shown in the photo below.

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

Service Information Number: 09-57-14; Date: 06/11/14

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Remove the fuel filler pipe protector (lock ring) by turning it CLOCKWISE.

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CAREFULLY remove the retaining clips as necessary from the trunk threshold trim and the
inner liner as shown in the illustrations below to provide access to the back side of the fuel
filler area.

EI-04374

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EI-03461

As shown in the illustration below, rotate the housing of the fuel door release latch
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE and remove it from the assembly.

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Using a trim clip removal tool (or equivalent), pry up and remove the ring clip surrounding
the fuel filler neck. There are 4 clips securing the ring clip. This part is a one-time use item
as it will be broken during removal as shown in the photo below. REMINDER: Always
take proper precautions to protect the vehicle’s finish.

Back side view of
ring clip

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Once the ring clip is removed, the fuel filler door assembly is ready to remove. Using a
finger in the latch hole, pull the rear part of the assembly toward you to disloge it
from the body. Once loose from the body, use another finger or a plastic trim tool to
“unhook” the rubber insert portion from the front of the filler neck then remove completely
as shown below.

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Using a small punch and a hammer, tap the hinge pin out from the bottom. The top of the
hinge pin is knurled to keep it in position. A socket is used for support while removing the
pin. (The assembly is upside-down in the photo below.) Once the pin is partially removed,
use a pair of pliers to remove it completely as shown in the sequence below.

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Remove the Phillips-head tapping screw. With the hinge pin and the screw removed, the fuel
filler door can be removed from the housing portion of the assembly.

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The photo below shows the difference between the old and the new spring. The new spring
has a slight curvature to it while the old spring is flat.

OLD

NEW

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Start reassembly by installing the new spring onto the fuel filler door as shown below.

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Install the filler door back into the housing assembly then reinstall the hinge pin. The knurled
portion goes in last to hold it in position.

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After the pin is fully seated, use 2 fingers to push the spring all the way back into the
housing. You will hear an audible “click” sound when it snaps into proper position.

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Once the spring clicks into position, replace the Phillips-head tapping screw. Operate the
filler door a few times to confirm it is working properly before reinstalling the assembly back
into the vehicle.

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Once the assembly is back in position, secure it in place using the new ring clip. The ring
clip can only be installed one way. Make sure the notch is positioned as shown below then
make sure all 4 retaining clips lock into position properly.

Notch
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The remainder of the reassembly is in the opposite order of disassembly.

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Confirm proper operation of the fuel filler door release 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

WRX / STI FUEL FLAP REPAIR PROCEDURE

Service Information Number: 09-57-14; Date: 06/11/14

LABOR
OPERATION #

FAIL CODE

LABOR
TIME

A915-556

SGP-48

0.5

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