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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:

NUMBER: 07-71-12

2008-2010MY 5-Door Impreza

Revised Packing Material for the License Plate Lamp

DATE: 12/03/12

INTRODUCTION
The packing (gasket) material for the license plate lamp has been revised to improve the sealing
performance to the rear gate panel. The new material is thicker to provide a better seal and help
prevent corrosion which may develop as a result of contact between edges of the lamp assembly
and the paint finish.
PART INFORMATION
PART NAME

PART NUMBER

Packing Lic Lamp

84391FG000

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION

Rear gate panel

Rear gate
garnish

Inspect for any corrosion
around the lamp opening in
the rear gate panel.
Repair as needed before
reinstalling the lamp.

License lamp

Cross-Sectional View of License Lamp and Rear Gate

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Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.

Bulletin Number: 07-71-12; Date: 12/03/12

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Please recycle or dispose of automotive
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Remove the license lamp assembly from the rear gate following the procedure in the applicable
Service Manual.

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Using a plastic trim tool, remove all of the old packing material from the license lamp assembly.
Clean off all residual adhesive and dirt using a plastic safe adhesive remover like “Goo Gone” or
similar product.

Remove the original packing and
adhesive. (Bulb socket installed)

The photos above show the new packing material. The side with lettering is the adhesive side (left).
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Once the license lamp is completely clean and dry, peel the paper from the adhesive side and
carefully attach it to the back of the lamp making sure none of the new packing extends over the
edges. Work out any trapped air bubbles to the closest edge.

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Confirm any paint repairs to the lamp opening in the rear gate are completely dry before
reinstalling the license lamp.

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New packing
installed (Bulb
socket removed)

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Peel the paper off the other side of the packing.

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Reinstall the bulb socket and then the lamp assembly into the rear gate to complete the repair.

WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
Any related paint damage should be claimed as a spot repair.
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the
following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION

LABOR OPERATION #

FAIL CODE

LABOR TIME

Packing, License Plate Lamp, One or Both R&R

A916-216

XMD-48

0.2

Bulletin Number: 07-71-12; Date: 12/03/12

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