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Service Manual Corrections (18-173-13)

Publication date: 2013-08-19
Reference number: 18-173-13

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 18-173-13, Date of Issue:  August 19, 2013
SUBARU: 2008-2013 Impreza; 2012-2014 Legacy/Outback; 2013 BRZ; 2014 Forester

APPLICABILITY

2013 BRZ

2014 Forester

2008-2013 Impreza

2012-2014 Legacy/Outback

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 SECTION PAGE(S) DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
2014 Legacy/Outback Body ET-3,6,7,59-63 Changes to Audio System Diagnosis.
2013 Legacy/Outback Body ET-3,6,7,59-63 Changes to Audio System Diagnosis.
SL-11,13-31 Door Lock Control Ispection and Symptom Chart changed.
2012 Legacy/Outback Body ET-3,6,7,56,57 Changes to Audio System Diagnosis.
2013 Impreza Chassis VDC(diag)-66 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC C1531.
BR-73-75 Stop Light Switch installation instructions changed.
Body EI-8,56,57 Side Garnish illustration changes and installation steps and cautions changed.
2012 Impreza Chassis VDC(diag)-65 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC C1531.
BR-70-72 Stop Light Switch installation instructions changed.
2011 Impreza Chassis VDC(diag)-75 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC C0054.
BR-42-45 Brake Pedal removal and installation steps changed.
2010 Impreza Chassis VDC(diag)-73 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC C0054.
BR-42-45 Brake Pedal removal and installation steps changed.
2009 Impreza Chassis VDC(diag)-73 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC C0054.
BR-42-45 Brake Pedal removal and installation steps changed.
2008 Impreza Chassis VDC(diag)-72 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC C0054.
BR-43-46 Brake Pedal removal and installation steps changed.
2014 Forester Engine 1 EN(H4DO)(diag)-36,48,56,57 Drive Cycle changes.
EN(H4DO)(diag)-96-99 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC P0016, P0018.
LU(H4DO)-69,78,87,93 Oil Level Switch replacement, Drain & Refill Oil steps added.
Engine 2 EN(H4DOTC)(diag)-37,49,50,58,59 Drive Cycle changes.
EN(H4DOTC)(diag)-99-106 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019.
EN(H4DOTC)(diag)-177-180, 298-300 Illustration and diagnostic step changes for DTCs P0172 & P062D.
Chassis VDC(diag)-68,70 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC C1531.
BR-76-78 Stop Light Switch installation instructions changed.
2013 BRZ Engine Control VVT Initial Position Learning Value Display Procedure added.
Lighting Exterior Stop Light Switch Installation procedure changed.