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June 6, 2018 Service bulletin

This bulletin replaces TSB 12-201-16R and provides a new repair procedure to address customer concerns of...

Subaru technical service bulletin 12-243-18 for 2015-2018 Subaru WRX and 2015-2018 Subaru WRX STI.

Bulletin number
12-243-18
Component
Structure
Summary
This bulletin replaces TSB 12-201-16R and provides a new repair procedure to address customer concerns of the hood scoop scrubbing the finish of the hood panel in the areas shown in the photo. Due to different expansion rates between the metal hood panel and the resin material used for the hood scoop, the edges of the scoop?s rear corners may come in contact with the hood panel and abrade the finish.

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