NHTSA ID Number: 10182597
Manufacturer Communication Number: 142216R
TSB/Document Date: 2020-11-16
Summary
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru
of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. There are situations where the tool called for in the Service Manual is not the tool that SOA recommends for the job. Examples of these situations include: * An equivalent tool is offered under a different part number * SOA develops a tool that is not included in the Service Manual To help locate tools, in addition to the Service Manual Tool Part Number and the Special Service Tool Part Number, where available, the part number for the essential tool kit release has been included.
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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: All Models
NUMBER: 14-22-16R
SUBJECT: Special Service Tool Cross Reference List
DATE: 07/21/16
REVISED: 08/25/16
INTRODUCTION:
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has
developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
There are situations where the tool called for in the Service Manual is not the tool that SOA
recommends for the job. Examples of these situations include:
* An equivalent tool is offered under a different part number
* SOA develops a tool that is not included in the Service Manual
To help locate tools, in addition to the Service Manual Tool Part Number and the Special Service
Tool Part Number, where available, the part number for the essential tool kit release has been
included.
REMINDER: 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 refer
to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Subaru Service Operations at
serviceoperations@subaru.com.
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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.
Bulletin Number: 14-22-16R; Revised 08/25/16
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS
ISO 14001 COMPLIANT
ISO 14001 is the international standard for
excellence in Environmental Management
Systems. Please recycle or dispose of
automotive products in a manner that is friendly
to our environment and in accordance with all
local, state and federal laws and regulations.
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Bulletin Number: 14-22-16R; Revised 08/25/16
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A300-SUB
CVG-SUB
GR8-1100-SUB
NA
NA
NA
NA
SOA638654B
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
SOA638654A
165-EXP-1000S
NA
SOA638654
NA
SOA321055
J-47606
NA
Kit Number Tool
Released Under
Special Service
Tool Part Number
Service Manual
Tool Part
Number
Y
Electrical: Battery /
Charging system
Electrical: Battery /
Charging system
OBD2 CONVERG MODULE
BATT DIAG STATION,
SUBARU
Y
Y
Electrical: Battery /
Charging system
EXP1000 WIFI MODULE
Y
Electrical: Battery /
Charging system
EXP-1000S Battery
Charging and Electrical
System Analyzer
N
N
Y
Y
Electrical: General
Electrical: General
Electrical: General
Electrical: General
ELECTRICAL
Repair Category
TERMINAL TOOL DLI
TERMINAL TOOL CKZ
CONNECTOR REMOVERS
KIT,SUBARU GLOBAL
TRMNL WIRING
Description
Essential
(Y/N)
N
Y
Y
N
N
Commercially
Available
/ Alternate
Source
Midtronics GR8 Diagnostic Battery
charger
Midtronics CVG Wireless
Convergence Module
Midtronics EXP1000 WIFI module
Kit complete with DVG and Wi-Fi
module is available as EXP-1000S
CVG Wi-Fi part number
165-EXP-1000S-CW
No info
No info
No info
Harness Repair Kit (Part #J-47606).
Manual listed in STIS under
J-47606
Notes
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J-50135-6
J-50136
99099AJ000 /
18679AA020
99099AJ000
J-50137
J-50135-5
99099AJ000 /
18679AA020
99099AJ000
J-50135
99099AJ000 /
18679AA020
SOA321076
SOA321076
SOA321093
NA
SOA321093
NA
NA
J-51311
697-95-0070
Kit Number Tool
Released Under
Special Service
Tool Part Number
NA
Service Manual
Tool Part
Number
Engine: General
SUPPORT LEG ASSEMBLY
/ Stanchion, Engine Bridge
(2)
ENGINE SAFETY SLING &
SHACKLE
Engine: General
Engine: General
Engine: General
SUPPORT LEG ASSEMBLY
/ Stanchion, Engine Bridge
(2)
ENGINE LIFTING BRACKET
Engine: General
Engine: General
ENGINE
HEV
Repair Category
Engine Support / Engine
Hanger
Smoke Pro® Portable Leak
Detector
KIT, SUBARU HEV SAFETY
Description
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Essential
(Y/N)
N
Commercially
Available
/ Alternate
Source
Used with J-50135 Engine Support
/ Engine Hanger. TRB 2015 Legacy
and Outback New Technology
Training Module 926 MSA5P1926C
June 2014
Used with J-50135 Engine Support
/ Engine Hanger. 4 CYLINDER
SPECIAL TOOL REAR ENGINE
SUPPORT (TURBO AND NA). TRB
2010 NEW TECHNOLOGY
TRAINING Module 919
MSA5P1001C
Used with J-50135 Engine Support
/ Engine Hanger. Introduced as
part of 2013 BRZ essential tools
SOA321093.
Used with J-50135 Engine Support
/ Engine Hanger. Long stanchion.
Refer to MSA5P0173C Steering,
Suspension, Axles and Wheels
(Module 504) and MSA5P1926C
2015 Legacy and Outback New
Technology Training (Module 926)
Refer to 2010 NEW TECHNOLOGY
TRAINING Module 919, New Dealer
Basic Introduction Module 841
(PN MSA5P1841C) and 2013 BRZ
INTRODUCTION Module 922 (PN
MSA5P1922C)
Refer to TSB 14-20-14R
Refer to TRB 2014 XV Crosstrek
Hybrid Module 702 MSA5P1702C
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NA
J-33984-A
J-41336
697-96-0103
697-96-0104
24036AA010
J-44357
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
J-49755
SOA321080
9011914120
18360AA050
SOA321074
SOA321108
SOA321108
SOA321034
SOA321097
SOA321093
SOA321102
J-51658
99099AJ000
Kit Number Tool
Released Under
Special Service
Tool Part Number
Service Manual
Tool Part
Number
FUEL ALCOHOL TESTER
EVAP. SYS PRESS PUMP
Jumper harness kit
Evap Pass through Plug
Evap Adapter Plug
Engine: Fuel System
Engine: Emissions
Engine: Emissions
Engine: Emissions
Engine: Emissions
Y
Y
N
Y
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