NHTSA ID Number: 10182594
Manufacturer Communication Number: TechTips
TSB/Document Date: 2020-11-16
Summary
August 2016 Technician tips
Replacement Key and Immobilizer Information for
Authorized Subaru
Dealers
22-Aug-16
G2530BE
Service Manual
Full
2017MY Legacy and Outback Service Manual
19-Aug-16
WQY-60
Subaru Product /
Tribeca Hood May Open While Driving
Campaign Bulletin
16-Aug-16
07-112-16
Technical Service
Bulletin
New Alternator Assembly to Address DTC P0300
12-Aug-16
02-163-16
Technical Service
Bulletin
Inspection and Repair Procedures for AVCS-Related
12-Aug-16
DTCs
07-110-16
Technical Service
Bulletin
Low-Beam Halogen Headlamp Bulb Replacements
12-Aug-16
16-94-15R
Technical Service
Bulletin
Diagnosis and Repair of DTCs P172A and P0B0B
12-Aug-16
J201SSG600
Accessory
Installation Guide
2017 Forester Exterior Door Mirror with Approach
Light and BSD
11-Aug-16
Interior Fuse Box (F/B) "IG" and "ACC" Relay Replacement for Engine Will Not Crank / Start Condition
All revised publications are highlighted in yellow.
August 2016 TechTIPS
23-Aug-16
23-Aug-16
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STIS NEW RELEASES
ITEM TYPE
TITLE
CREATED
DATE
J201SSG300
Accessory
Installation Guide
2017 Forester Exterior Door Mirror with Approach
Light
11-Aug-16
J101SAL340
Accessory
Installation Guide
2017 Legacy Sports model
11-Aug-16
J101SAL330
Accessory
Installation Guide
2015-2017 Legacy (except Sport model)
11-Aug-16
J101SAL200
Accessory
Installation Guide
2015-2017 Legacy (except Sport model)
11-Aug-16
J101SAL300
Accessory
Installation Guide
2017 Legacy Sports model
11-Aug-16
WTE-66
Subaru Product / WTE-66 Front Brake Caliper, Wheel Hub and
Campaign Bulletin Stabilizer Clamp Attaching Bolt Torque
10-Aug-16
H4510CA150
Accessory
Installation Guide
BRZ FOG LAMP KIT
9-Aug-16
J101SVA000...
Accessory
Installation Guide
Rear Aero Splash Guard Kit (WRX and WRX STI)
9-Aug-16
WQP-51R
Subaru Product / Regional Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator
Campaign Bulletin Replacement
9-Aug-16
WQM-49R
Subaru Product / Regional Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator
Campaign Bulletin Replacement
9-Aug-16
WQL-48R
Subaru Product /
Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
Campaign Bulletin
9-Aug-16
WQR-53R
Subaru Product / Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator
Campaign Bulletin Replacement
9-Aug-16
TKC-16R
Subaru Product / Takata Front Passenger Airbag Inflator
Campaign Bulletin Replacement
9-Aug-16
TKB-16R
Subaru Product / Takata Front Passenger Airbag Inflator
Campaign Bulletin Replacement
9-Aug-16
TKA-16R
Subaru Product / Takata Front Passenger Airbag Inflator
Campaign Bulletin Replacement
9-Aug-16
S1046BE
Other /
Miscellaneous
5-Aug-16
ITEM CODE
2017MY Registration Manual For Immobilizer
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STIS NEW RELEASES
ITEM TYPE
TITLE
CREATED
DATE
HTML Diagnostics
2017MY BRZ Service Manual
5-Aug-16
MSA5T1726A
Service Manual
Full
2017 BRZ Body Repair Manual
5-Aug-16
G4440BE
Service Manual
Full
2017MY BRZ Service Manual
5-Aug-16
MSA5B1706A
Owner Manual
2017 BRZ Quick Reference Guide
5-Aug-16
MSA5M1716A
Owner Manual
2017 BRZ Audio System Owner's Manual
5-Aug-16
MSA5M1706A
Owner Manual
2017 BRZ Owner's Manual
5-Aug-16
MSA5B1714A
Owner Manual
2017 EyeSight Quick Reference Guide
3-Aug-16
MSA5B1704A
Owner Manual
2017 Outback Quick Reference Guide
3-Aug-16
MSA5B1703A
Owner Manual
2017 Legacy Quick Reference Guide
3-Aug-16
MSA5B1702A
Owner Manual
2017 Forester Quick Reference Guide
3-Aug-16
MSA5M1711A
Owner Manual
2017 Legacy and Outback SUBARU STARLINK 7.0"
Multimedia Plus and SUBARU STARLINK 7.0"
Multimedia Navigation OM
2-Aug-16
MSA5M1703A
Owner Manual
2017MY Legacy and Outback Owner's Manual
2-Aug-16
WTE-66
Subaru Product /
WTE-66 Repair Procedures
Campaign Bulletin
29-Jul-16
SUTTIPSLOC
Other /
Miscellaneous
TechTIPS Article Locator Index (Updated 07-2016)
29-Jul-16
TIPS0716
TechTIPS
NewsLetter
2016 July TechTIPS Newsletter
29-Jul-16
ITEM CODE
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