NHTSA ID Number: 10092550
Manufacturer Communication Number: 08-2015TT
TSB/Document Date: 2017-02-22
Summary
AUGUST 2015 TECHTIPS NEWSLETTER
ITEM TYPE
TITLE
CREATED
DATE
16-94-15
Technical Service
Bulletin
Diagnosis and Repair of DTCs P172A
and P0B0B
30-Jul-15
15-172-14R
Technical Service
Bulletin
2015 Exchange Component
Identification and Procedures
29-Jul-15
02-157-14R
Technical Service
Bulletin
Surface Treatment Change To Oil
Control Piston Rings
28-Jul-15
H6710AL010
Accessory Installation
Guide
2015MY Legacy and Outback Cigarette
Lighter Kit
28-Jul-15
12-187-15
Technical Service
Bulletin
Design Change to Trunk Latch
Assembly
27-Jul-15
ITEM CODE
All revised publications are highlighted in yellow.
August 2015 TechTIPS
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JULY STIS NEW RELEASES
ITEM TYPE
TITLE
CREATED
DATE
05-60-15
Technical Service
Bulletin
Rattling Sound from Front Suspension
While Driving Inspection Method for
Loose Strut Retaining Nut
27-Jul-15
12-171-15
Technical Service
Bulletin
Uneven Gap between Dash Pad and
Center Air Vent Grille
27-Jul-15
09-59-14R
Technical Service
Bulletin
Rust Treatment Procedure for Heat
Shield Retaining Bolt Heads
27-Jul-15
07-94-15
Technical Service
Bulletin
Interference between the Fender and
Side Marker Lamp
23-Jul-15
07-93-15
Technical Service
Bulletin
Unnecessary Power Window Switch
Replacements
23-Jul-15
16-42-90R
Technical Service
Bulletin
Transmission Cooler Flushing
22-Jul-15
SOA7181002
Accessory Installation
Guide
Bumper Corner Molding (2 piece)
21-Jul-15
01-168-09R
Technical Service
Bulletin
Replacement Key and Immobilizer
Information for Authorized Subaru
Dealers
16-Jul-15
15-177-14R
Technical Service
Bulletin
New "Gen 2" Fujitsu Ten (F10) SD
Card Audio / Navigation System
Operating Tips
10-Jul-15
E751SVA000
Accessory Installation
Guide
WRX and WRX STI Vortex Generator
9-Jul-15
E7110CA100
Accessory Installation
Guide
BRZ Side Fin Blade (Black)
9-Jul-15
ITEM CODE
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August 2015 TechTIPS
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JULY STIS NEW RELEASES
ITEM TYPE
TITLE
CREATED
DATE
15-181-15R
Technical Service
Bulletin
"Popping Sound" Heard From
Speakers
9-Jul-15
07-92-15
Technical Service
Bulletin
Condensation (Fogging) in Rear
Combination Lamps
8-Jul-15
TIPS0715
TechTIPS NewsLetter
2015 July TechTIPS Newsletter
7-Jul-15
SOA801P000xx
Accessory Installation
Guide
Forester Door Edge Guards
7-Jul-15
04-13-09R
Technical Service
Bulletin
Power Steering Pump Relief Valve
6-Jul-15
F551SAL100
Accessory Installation
Guide
Trunk Hook
6-Jul-15
ASE_Summer
Other / Miscellaneous
ASE's Summer Certification
Registration & Testing
1-Jul-15
MSA5B1602A
Owner Manual
2016MY Forester Quick Reference
Guide
1-Jul-15
MSA5M1613A
Owner Manual
2016MY Forester EyeSight Owner's
Manual
1-Jul-15
MSA5M1617A
Owner Manual
2016MY SUBARU
STARLINK Safety
and Security Owner's Manual
1-Jul-15
HTML Diagnostics
2016MY Forester Service Manual
1-Jul-15
MSA5B1611A
Owner Manual
2016MY SUBARU STARLINK Quick
Reference Guide
1-Jul-15
MSA5M1602A
Owner Manual
2016MY Forester Owner's Manual
1-Jul-15
ITEM CODE
Be sure to always check the “What’s New” section on STIS for any updated
or recently released information that may not be listed here.
All revised publications are highlighted in yellow.
August 2015 TechTIPS
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