NHTSA ID Number: 10092087
Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-156-12R
TSB/Document Date: 2017-02-17
Summary
"2013 MODEL YEAR OUTBACK AND LEGACY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BACKUP CAMERA NO LONGER HAVE A COMPASS FEATURE AVAILABLE IN THE FACTORY INSTALLED AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR. IN THE EVENT A CUSTOMER REQUIRES A COMPASS FEATURE IN AN AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR, THE FACTORY INSTALLED MIRROR ON SOME TRIM LEVELS MAY BE REPLACED WITH AN AUTO-DIMMING COMPASS MIRROR WITH HOMELINK. THIS MIRROR IS DIFFERENT FROM OUR STANDARD ACCESSORY MIRROR OFFERED FOR 2013 OUTBACK AND LEGACY VEHICLES. PLEASE REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CHART FOR APPLICABILITY AND PART NUMBERS. INSTALLATION OF THE HOMELINK MIRROR SHOULD BE TREATED AS ANY OTHER ACCESSORY INSTALLATION REQUEST BY THE CUSTOMER AND IS NOT A MATTER FOR WARRANTY."
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SERVICE BULLETIN
NUMBER:
DATE:
REVISED:
APPLICABILITY: 2013-2014MY Legacy and Outback
Models with Backup Camera
SUBJECT:
Deletion of Compass Mirror
15-156-12R
08/20/12
08/05/13
INTRODUCTION
2013 Model Year Outback and Legacy vehicles equipped with a backup camera no longer have
a compass feature available in the factory installed auto-dimming mirror. In the event a customer
requires a compass feature in an auto-dimming mirror, the factory installed mirror on some trim levels
may be replaced with an auto-dimming compass mirror with HomeLink. This mirror is different
from our standard accessory mirror offered for 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles. Please reference
the following chart for applicability and part numbers. Installation of the HomeLink mirror should be
treated as any other accessory installation request by the customer and is not a matter for warranty.
Warning: There is no accessory mirror that can be installed in vehicles equipped with EyeSight. The
OE mirror on an EyeSight vehicle should not be modified or extended.
APPLICABILITY AND REPLACEMENT PART INFORMATION
MODEL
DESCRIPTION
All-Weather Package +
Moonroof Package
All-Weather Package +
harmon/kardon® Audio System +
Moonroof Package
REPLACEMENT PART
2.5i Limited
Moonroof Package
H501SXA201
2.5i Limited
Moonroof + Navigation System
H501SXA201
2.5i Limited
Special Appearance Package
H501SXA201
3.6R Limited
Moonroof Package
H501SXA201
3.6R Limited
Moonroof + Navigation System
H501SXA201
3.6R Limited
Special Appearance Package
H501SXA201
2.5i Premium
2.5i Premium
2013
Outback
92021AJ10A**
H501SXA201
** Part number 92021AJ10A is the ONLY mirror listed in this Bulletin equipped with a backup
camera display.
Continued...
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: 15-156-12R; Date: 08/05/13
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MODEL
DESCRIPTION
REPLACEMENT PART
2013
Legacy
2.5i Limited
Moonroof + Navigation System
H501SXA201
3.6R Limited
Moonroof + Navigation System
H501SXA201
2.5i Premium
Moonroof Package
H501SXA201
2.5i Premium
Moonroof + Navigation System
H501SXA201
2.5i Limited
Moonroof Package
H501SXA201
2.5i Limited
Moonroof + Navigation System
H501SXA201
3.6R Limited
Moonroof Package
H501SXA201
3.6R Limited
Moonroof + Navigation System
H501SXA201
2.5i Premium
Moonroof Package
H501SXA201
2.5i Premium
Moonroof + Navigation System
H501SXA201
2.5i Sport
0
H501SXA201
2.5i Sport
Navigation System
H501SXA201
2.5i Limited
Moonroof Package
H501SXA201
2.5i Limited
Moonroof + Navigation System
H501SXA201
3.6R Limited
Moonroof Package
H501SXA201
3.6R Limited
Moonroof + Navigation System
H501SXA201
2014
Outback
2014
Legacy
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
For mirror installation, remove the OE mirror by first disconnecting the wire harness from
the back of the mirror. Loosen the Torx® screw then slide the mirror upward and off of the
windshield mirror mount.
Install the replacement mirror by sliding it down onto the windshield mirror mount. Then
tighten the Torx screw to 13.3 – 17.7 in-lbs., and re-connect the wire harness to the back of
the mirror.
Auto-Dimming Compass Mirror with HomeLink
Bulletin Number: 15-156-12R; Date: 08/05/13
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