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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.

SK9AY1L 

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 S Series S: Forester
2 K Body type K: Wagon
3 9 Total engine displacement/drive system 9: 2.5 L AWD non-turbo
4 A Model year A: 2019MY
5 Y Destination Y: U.S., Canada and Mexico
6 1 Grade 1: 2.5 i EyeSight
3: 2.5 i+
4: 2.5 i+ EyeSight
5: 2.5 i-Premium
6: 2.5 i-Premium EyeSight
7: 2.5 i-Premium EyeSight base
9: 2.5 i-Sport EyeSight
A: 2.5 i-Sport EyeSight base
D: 2.5 i-Limited EyeSight
E: 2.5 i-Limited EyeSight base
H: 2.5 i-Touring EyeSight
7 L Fuel feed system/transmission L: DI DOHC non-turbo CVT

The engine and transmission type are as follows.

ENGINE 

FB25DXZHTA 

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 and 2 FB Engine type symbol FB: 4 cylinder gasoline
3 and 4 25 Displacement 25: 2.5 L
5 D Valve train/fuel supply system/steering D: DOHC DI non-turbo (LH)
6 X Exhaust regulations X: U.S. (Tier 3/LEV 3)
7 Z Intake/exhaust system Z: Intake AVCS, exhaust AVCS, TGV, EGR
8 H Mounted transmission H: CVT
9 and 10 TA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.

TRANSMISSION (CVT) 

TR580DHTAA 

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 T Transmission symbol T: Transmission
2 R Transmission system R: Full-time AWD CVT
3 and 4 58 Distance between pulley centers 58: 158 mm (6.22 in) between pulley centers
5 0 Classification 0: CVT
6 D Transmission specifications D: With Auto Start Stop, with CVTF cooler (with warmer feature), without CVTF cooler (air cooler)
7 H Mounted engine H: 2.5 L DOHC non-turbo
8 - 10 TAA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.

REAR DIFFERENTIAL 

Identification Reduction gear ratio LSD
42 3.700 None

OPTION CODE 

BF