NHTSA ID Number: 10173027
Manufacturer Communication Number: 18-198-20
TSB/Document Date: 2020-04-02
Summary
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru
Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
Rear Shock Absorber
The disassembly illustrations have been changed a
step has been deleted and the identification marker
locations were added
Vehicle
Dynamics
Control
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
A change has been made to the trouble tree for
DTC C1532
Occupant
Detection
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
Some changes were made and a step was added
to the trouble tree for DTC B1650
Rear
Suspension
Rear Shock Absorber
The disassembly illustrations have been changed a
step has been deleted and the identification marker
locations were added
Body &
Electrical/Wiring
System
2019
Forester
(cont.)
Diagnostics
2018
Forester
Suspension
Diagnostics
2017
Forester
Suspension
Diagnostics
2016
Forester
Suspension
Rear
Suspension
Continued...
Bulletin Number: 18-198-20; Date: 03/03/20
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YEAR
2015
MODEL
SECTION
SUB-SECTION
PAGE or CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
Diagnostics
Vehicle
Dynamics
Control
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
A change has been made to the trouble tree for
DTC C1532
Occupant
Detection
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
Some changes were made and a step was added
to the trouble tree for DTC B1650
Rear
Suspension
Rear Shock Absorber
The disassembly and assembly procedures have
been changed
Vehicle
Dynamics
Control
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
A change has been made to the trouble tree for
DTC C1532
Occupant
Detection
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
Some changes were made and a step was added
to the trouble tree for DTC B1650
Rear
Suspension
Rear Shock Absorber
The disassembly and assembly procedures have
been changed
Rear
Suspension
Rear Shock Absorber
The disassembly and assembly procedures have
been changed
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
Some descriptions were changed and added for
DTC P2682
Cockpit Control
Service Diagnostics
Mode
The procedure to switch to service diagnostics
mode has been changed
Central Gateway
Control Module I/O
Signal
The I/O illustration has been changed
Eyesight
Diagnostics with
Phenomenon
The description for step 2 of phenomenon #6 has
been changed
Continuously
Variable
Transmission
Transmission Mounting
System
The removal and installtion procedures for the rear
crossmember have been changed
General
Description
Pre-Delivery
Inspection
PDI Procedure
Some changes and adtions were made to the RAB
inspection
Repair Contents
Note
A description in #7 has been deleted
Air Bleeding
The tightening tourque specs have been changed.
DTC List
B224C added to DTC list
Diagnostics
Infotainment
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
Diagnostic procedure for DTC B224C has been
added
Body &
Electrical/Wiring
System
Security and
Locks
Door Lock Control
System
Inspection item #2 has been added to the repair
order.
Rear
Suspension
Rear Shock Absorber
The disassembly illustrations have been changed a
step has been deleted and the identification marker
locations were added
Stop Light Switch
Inspection item #2 has been changed
Body &
Electrical/Wiring
System
Exterior/Interior
Trim
Trunk Lid Garnish
An installation caution has been added
Forester
Suspension
Diagnostics
2014
2013
Forester
Forester
Diagnostics
2020
2019
Legacy
Outback
Legacy
Outback
Continued...
Bulletin Number: 18-198-20; Date: 03/03/20
Page 4 of 5
YEAR
MODEL
SECTION
PAGE or CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
DTC List
B224C added to DTC list
Infotainment
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
Diagnostic procedure for DTC B224C has been
added
Security and
Locks
Door Lock Control
System
Inspection item #2 has been added to the repair
order.
Exterior/Interior
Trim
Trunk Lid Garnish
An installation caution has been added
Rear
Suspension
Rear Shock Absorber
The disassembly illustrations have been changed a
step has been deleted and the identification marker
locations were added
Stop Light Switch
Inspection item #2 has been changed
Stop Light Switch
Inspection item #2 has been changed
Rear
Suspension
Rear Shock Absorber
The disassembly illustrations have been changed a
step has been deleted and the identification marker
locations were added
Body &
Electrical/Wiring
System
Exterior/Interior
Trim
Trunk Lid Garnish
An installation caution has been added
Air Bleeding
The tightening tourque specs have been changed.
Stop Light Switch
Inspection item #2 has been changed
Exterior/Interior
Trim
Trunk Lid Garnish
An installation caution has been added
Rear
Suspension
Rear Shock Absorber
The disassembly illustrations have been changed a
step has been deleted and the identification marker
locations were added
Stop Light Switch
Inspection item #2 has been changed
Exterior/Interior
Trim
Trunk Lid Garnish
An installation caution has been added
Rear
Suspension
Rear Shock Absorber
The disassembly and assembly procedures have
been changed
Heater &
Airconditioner
HVAC System
Mode Door Actuator
Removal procedures have been added
Diagnostics
HVAC System
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
A change has been made to the trouble tree for
DTC B1622
Heater &
Airconditioner
HVAC System
Mode Door Actuator
Removal procedures have been added
Diagnostics
HVAC System
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
A change has been made to the trouble tree for
DTC B1622
Diagnostics
2018
2017
Body &
Legacy Electrical/Wiring
Outback
System
Legacy
Outback
2016
2015
2011
2010
Body &
Legacy Electrical/Wiring
Outback
System
Body &
Legacy Electrical/Wiring
Outback
System
Legacy
Outback
Legacy
Outback
SUB-SECTION
2009
Legacy
Outback
Diagnostics
Engine H4DOTC
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
A change has been made to the trouble tree for
DTC P2444
2008
Legacy
Outback
Diagnostics
Engine H4DOTC
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
A change has been made to the trouble tree for
DTC P2444
2007
Legacy
Outback
Diagnostics
Engine H4DOTC
Diagnostic Procedure
with DTC
A change has been made to the trouble tree for
DTC P2444
Bulletin Number: 18-198-20; Date: 03/03/20
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