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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:

SUBJECT:

2012-19MY Legacy and Outback
2014-16MY Impreza
2014-17 Crosstrek
2012-18MY Forester
2014-19MY WRX and WRX STI

NUMBER: 07-152-19R
DATE: 05/02/19
REVISED: 01/31/20

Power Window Switch Changes

INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address
the following customer concerns:
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Power windows inoperative from the driver’s door master and / or passenger front door
switch

•

Unable to remotely operate other door windows from the driver’s door master switch

•

One-Touch Auto Up / Down features inoperative from either / both front door switches.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new switches were incorporated into production as per the
table:

Model

Starting VIN

Legacy

H3066346

Outback

H3425714

Impreza 4-Door

H3618034

Impreza 5-Door

H3735852

Crosstrek

HG272591

Forester

HH592435

WRX / STI

H8831964

PART INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being
repaired.

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.

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Use the part number on the label to distinguish between the old and new switches as shown below:

When diagnosis identifies a faulty Power Window switch, use the table below for determining which
switch(s) to order and replace.
Power Window Switch Replacement Table
Vehicle
Model

Model Year

Main

Sub

L/F
Door
(Main)

83071AJ21B

2012-13
2014

Part Number

83071AJ22B

X

83071AL04B

R/F
Door
(Sub)
R

R

N/A

83071AL05C

2015

X
X
X

2016-17

83071AL17C

N/A

83071AL34C

R

83071AL37C

N/A

R

83071AL38B

Legacy /
Outback

83071AL44C
2018-19

83071AL55B

X

83071AL56B
83071AL57B
83071AL58B

R
N/A

83071AL63B

2019
X

83071AL64B
83071AL65B
83071AL66B

Impreza

2014-16

Crosstrek

2014-17
2013-16

Forester

X

R

83071SG021

R

83071SG072
X
X

2016-17
WRX /
WRX STI

83071FJ111
83071SG011

2016-18
2014-15

83071FJ101

X

X

83071SG122

N/A

83071VA011

R

83071VA131

N/A

83071VA201
2015-17
2018-19

X

83071VA332
83071VA350
83071VA351

N/A

N/A
R

R

R
N/A

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NOTES:
• The table above does not include all sub-switch part numbers. ALWAYS Refer to the
Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) for the most up-to-date parts ordering and applicability
information.
•

“X” denotes whether the switch is a Main (driver’s front door) or a Sub (passenger front door
switch).

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“R” means replace. On MOST Legacy / Outback models the Main and R/F (sub) switches
should be replaced as a set.

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“N/A” means the corresponding Main or Sub switch does NOT need to be replaced.

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Always order the most up-to-date replacement switch(s) based on the specific VIN being
repaired.

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The service procedures for power window switch replacement remain unchanged. Always refer to
the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed before
proceeding. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an effective
repair the first time and every time.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Whenever the battery is disconnected (or an applicable power
window switch replaced), the power window initialization procedure must be performed to restore
proper auto-up / down functionality.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or covered by an active Subaru
Added Security Classic or Gold plan, refer to the Labor Time Guide on Subarunet for the proper
claim coding information.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
•

SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as
previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.

•

Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.

•

Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.

Bulletin Number: 07-152-19R; Revised: 01/31/20

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