NHTSA ID Number: 10183704
Manufacturer Communication Number: 18-203-20
TSB/Document Date: 2020-12-05
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.
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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:
2010-21MY Legacy / Outback
NUMBER:
Service Manual Corrections
DATE:
18-203-20
11/20/20
INTRODUCTION
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. The tables contained within
this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to
always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information. Printed pages will
not be made available to update printed Service Manuals.
Paper manuals may have different page numbering then what is reflected below, based on
multiple new and revised pages. Please refer to the information contained on the STIS web site
for all future, update service manual information.
YEAR
2021
MODEL
SECTION
SUB-SECTION
PAGE or
CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
General
Description
Recommended Materials
Grease
Front brake pad and support
grease changed. Rear disc brake
support grease added.
Diagnosis
Engine (H4DOYC)
Diag procedure
with DTC
Diagram and diagnostic steps
changed for DTCs P0480 &
0481.
Front & rear brake pads
Installation
Grease application steps
added. Grease recommendation
changed.
Front and rear disk brake
assembly
Installation
Grease application steps
added. Grease recommendation
changed.
Legacy/
Outback
Brakes
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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Continued...
Bulletin Number: 18-203-20; Date: 11/20/20
Page 1 of 5
YEAR
MODEL
SECTION
SUB-SECTION
PAGE or
CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
General
Description
Recommended Materials
Grease
Front brake pad and support
grease changed. Rear disc brake
support grease added.
Engine (H4DO)
Fuel Injection
Intake Manifold
Removal steps changed, steps
added.
CVT (TR690)
TCM Installation
Steps added to TCM installation.
CVT (TR580)
TCM Installation
Steps added to TCM installation.
Front & rear brake pads
Installation
Grease application steps
added. Grease recommendation
changed.
Front and rear disk brake
assembly
Installation
Grease application steps
added. Grease recommendation
changed.
Engine (H4DOTC)
Diagnostic
procedure with
DTC
Diagnostic steps changed for
DTCs P0480 and 481.
Inpection mode and
diagnostics
Inspection mode and diagnostic
steps added.
Tellematics
Diagnostic
procedure with
DTC
Diagnostic steps changed for
DTC B2A16 and U115B.
Diagnostic
procedure with
DTC
Diagnostic steps changed for
DTC C2921.
Wiring System
CVT Control System
Electrical Diagrams changed.
Recommended Materials
Grease
Front brake pad and support
grease changed. Rear disc brake
support grease added.
Front & rear brake pads
Installation
Grease application steps
added. Grease recommendation
changed.
Front and rear disk brake
assembly
Installation
Grease application steps
added. Grease recommendation
changed.
Stop Light Switch
Adjustment
Adjustment steps added.
Auto Headlight Beam Leveler
System
Diagnostic
procedure with
DTC
Diagnostic steps changed for
DTC B2910 and B2911.
Diagnostic
procedure with
DTC
Diagnostic steps changed for
DTC C2921.
Exterior/Interior Trim
Images changes and installation
steps updated.
Brakes
2020
Legacy/
Outback
Diagnosis
Body &
Electrical/Wiring
System
General
Description
2019
Legacy/
Outback
Diagnosis
Body &
Electrical/Wiring
System
Continued...
Bulletin Number: 18-203-20; Date: 11/20/20
Page 2 of 5
YEAR
MODEL
SECTION
SUB-SECTION
PAGE or
CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
General
Description
Recommended Materials
Grease
Front brake pad and support
grease changed. Rear disc brake
support grease added.
CVT (TR690)
TCM Installation
Steps added to TCM installation.
CVT (TR580)
TCM Installation
Steps added to TCM installation.
Front & rear brake pads
Installation
Grease application steps
added. Grease recommendation
changed.
Front and rear disk brake
assembly
Installation
Grease application steps
added. Grease recommendation
changed.
Stop Light Switch
Adjustment
Adjustment steps added.
Auto Headlight Beam Leveler
System
Diagnostic
procedure with
DTC
Diagnostic steps changed for
DTC B2910 and B2911.
Diagnostic
procedure with
DTC
Diagnostic steps changed for
DTC C2921.
Body &
Electrical/Wiring
System
Exterior/Interior Trim
Images changes and installation
steps updated.
General
Description
Recommended Materials
Grease
Front brake pad and support
grease changed. Rear disc brake
support grease added.
CVT (TR690)
TCM Installation
Steps added to TCM installation.
CVT (TR580)
TCM Installation
Steps added to TCM installation.
Front & rear brake pads
Installation
Grease application steps
added. Grease recommendation
changed.
Front and rear disk brake
assembly
Installation
Grease application steps
added. Grease recommendation
changed.
Stop Light Switch
Adjustment
Adjustment steps added.
Body &
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