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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2012MY and Later Impreza Models with FB Engine
2011MY and Later Forester, N/A and Turbo Models

NUMBER: 02-141-13

SUBJECT: Design Change to Rubber Sealing Cap for Oil
Pressure Switch

DATE: 05/28/13

INTRODUCTION
This Bulletin provides information regarding a design change to the rubber cap which covers the
electrical connection at the oil pressure switch. The new cap provides better sealing and resistance to
moisture intrusion which can compromise the electrical connection and in some cases, cause the oil
pressure warning lamp to illuminate in error.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The new rubber cap was incorporated into production during early December, 2012, starting with the
following VINs:
VEHICLE TYPE
Impreza
Forester

MODEL

STARTING VIN

4-Door

D*017346

5-Door

D*823167

All

D*400124

PART INFORMATION
PART NAME

NEW PART NUMBER

Cap-Terminal

22187AA080

Original
(old style) cap

4 seal breaks have
been added on the
new cap as shown.

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CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or
to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how
to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.

Bulletin Number: 02-141-13; Date: 05/28/13

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Be sure to follow the
applicable procedure for
tightening this electrical
connection terminal as it
varies by model.

The seal must be
installed as shown
with no roll-up of any
of the edges.

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
Follow the procedure in the applicable Service Manual if replacing the oil pressure switch. Be sure to
follow the proper torque procedure for both the switch and the electrical connection where applicable
as it varies by model. The rubber material used to make the cap is soft and pliable enough so the
wire and terminal eyelet can be pushed through the “tube” portion easily. Use a little bit of dielectric
grease on the terminal eyelet as a lubricant if necessary. Confirm the new rubber cap is installed as
shown in the illustration above with no roll-up of the bottom sealing edges.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the
following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION

Oil Pressure Switch Sealing Cap R&R

Bulletin Number: 02-141-13; Date: 05/28/13

LABOR
OPERATION #

FAIL
CODE

LABOR
TIME

A241-112

AFS-29

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