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Model Number Label

The model number label indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 B Series B: LEGACY
2 N Body type N: Sedan
S: OUTBACK
3 9 Total engine displacement/drive system 9: 2.5 L AWD
F: 3.6 L AWD
4 D Model year D: 2018MY
5 Y Destination Y: North America
6 2 Grade 2: 2.5 i
4: 2.5 i Premium
5: 2.5 i Premium EyeSight
6: 2.5 i-S
7: 2.5 i-S EyeSight
8: 2.5 i Limited
9: 2.5 i Limited EyeSight
A: 3.6 R
B: 3.6 R Premium
D: 3.6 R Limited
E: 3.6 R Limited EyeSight
F: OUTBACK 2.5 i
H: OUTBACK 2.5 i Premium
J: OUTBACK 2.5 i Premium EyeSight
M: OUTBACK 2.5 i Limited
N: OUTBACK 2.5 i Limited EyeSight
P: OUTBACK 2.5 i-T EyeSight
T: OUTBACK 3.6 R Premium
V: OUTBACK 3.6 R Limited
W: OUTBACK 3.6 R Limited EyeSight
X: OUTBACK 3.6 R-T EyeSight
7 C Fuel feed system/transmission C: DOHC MFI CVT

The engine and transmission type are as follows.

FB25BXYHFA 

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 and 2 FB Engine type symbol FB: 4 cylinders
3 and 4 25 Displacement 25: 2.5 L
5 B Valve train/fuel supply system/steering B: DOHC non-turbo (LH)
6 X Exhaust regulations X: For US (Tier3/LEV3)
7 Y Intake and exhaust system Y: Intake AVCS, TGV, EGR
8 H Mounted transmission H: CVT
9 and 10 FA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.

EZ36DXUFLB 

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 and 2 EZ Engine type symbol EZ: 6 cylinders
3 and 4 36 Displacement 36: 3.6 L
5 D Fuel feed device D: MFI non-turbo
6 X Exhaust regulations X: For US (Tier3/LEV3)
7 U Mounted transmission U: CVT
8 - 10 FLB Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
  1. CVT

    TR690KJDCA 

    Digits Code Meaning Details
    1 T Transmission T: Transmission
    2 R Transmission system R: Full-time AWD CVT
    3 and 4 69 Distance between pulley centers 58: Distance between pulley centers is 158 mm (6.22 in)
    69: Distance between pulley centers is 169 mm (6.65 in)
    5 0 Classification 0: CVT
    6 K Transmission specifications G: Without Auto Start Stop, with CVTF cooler (with warmer feature), without CVTF cooler (air cooler)
    K: Without Auto Start Stop, with CVTF cooler (without warmer feature), without CVTF cooler (air cooler)
    S: Without Auto Start Stop, with CVTF cooler (with warmer feature), with CVTF cooler (air cooler)
    7 J Mounted engine H: 2.5 L DOHC non-turbo
    J: 3.6 L DOHC non-turbo
    8 - 10 DCA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
Identification Reduction gear ratio LSD
Y4 4.111 None
43 3.900 None
44 4.111 None

C0KC 

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 - 2 C0 Destination C0: Canada
C5: Canada (PZEV)
U4: U.S.A
U5: U.S.A (for states using California emission standards)
3 - 4 KC Option equipment Refer to the option list
  A C D E F G H K O P Q U W
LED headlight - - - - - - - - -
Power seat - - - -
Keyless access with push button start - - - - - - - - -
Genuine leather seat - - - - - - - - - - -
L package - - - - - - - - - - -
Rearview camera
Power rear gate - - - - - - - - - - -
A package - - - - - - - - - - -
Tricot seat (sedan) - - - - - - - - -

OP code 6 is a code for special edition.

  Y Z 1 2 3
LED headlight - - -
Power seat
Keyless access with push button start -
Genuine leather seat -
L package -
Rearview camera
Power rear gate - -
A package - - - - -
Tricot seat (sedan) - - - - -

OP code 6 is a code for special edition.

  C E F G H I P T V
Dark-colored glass - - - -
HK-type audio - - - - - - -
Navigation system - - - - - - -
Navigation system + HK audio - - - - - - -
Sunroof -

OP code 1 and 2 are codes for special edition.