There is a TSB out for the 09 WRX which states there may be a clicking noise from the bottom of the A-pillar...not to sure what you guys are hearing and how its best described but I have a guy feeling this TSB would be something to check into..ah here we are..pulled it off Subarunet for you guys...
NUMBER: 12-113-09
DATE: 08/03/09
APPLICABILITY: 2008~2009MY Impreza Sedan / Wagon / STI
SUBJECT: Noise from “A” Pillar
SERVICE BULLETIN
ATTENTION:
GENERAL MANAGER ❏
PARTS MANAGER ❏
CLAIMS PERSONNEL ❏
SERVICE MANAGER ❏
IMPORTANT - All
Service Personnel
Should Read and
Initial in the boxes
provided, right.
Introduction
If you encounter a customer complaint of a sharp click type noise coming from the bottom of
the “A” pillar trim, it may be due to free play caused by installation variance and/or temperature
difference. The noise is normally heard while driving over bumpy or rough road surfaces
when temperatures are 50°F or lower. To eliminate the noise refer to the repair procedure
listed below.
Countermeasure in Production
The length of the non-woven tape was increased to 50mm in July, 2008 starting with the
following VINs:
Model VIN
Sedan 9G500668
Wagon 9H800721
STI 9L800723
Part Information
Part Description Part Number Remarks
Non-Woven Tape SOA963W110 1 - 8 x 11 Sheet, thickness
0.43mm (Needs to be cut to size)
Repair Procedure/Information
• Remove “A” pillar trim (refer to the applicable service manual).
• Cut the non-woven tape to size, long enough to cover the front and back of the tab
as illustrated.
Note: Make sure the “A” pillar trim is room temperature and clean and dry before installing
tape.
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• Peel off backing of tape and apply to “A” pillar.
Right Side
Right Side (reverse side)
• Install “A” pillar trim in reverse order of removal.
Warranty/Claim Information
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair can be claimed
using:
Labor Description Operation # Fail Code Labor Time
“A” Pillar Modification A913-171 YCJ-48 0.2
Parts: Use part # SOA635079 for non-woven tape. The part # is non-orderable and used for
claim purposes only.