18-215-21 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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SERVICE BULLETIN

APPLICABILITY:

SUBJECT:
2013-2020 BRZ

Service Manual Corrections
NUMBER:

DATE:
18-215-21

08/23/21
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
2013
MODEL
BRZ
SECTION
SUB-SECTION
PAGE or

CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
Front Brake
Front Brake
Installation
A note was added and installation

instructions were changed and

added
Rear Brake
Rear Brake
Installation
A note was added and an installation

instruction was added
Manual

Transmission/

Transaxle
Output Shaft Assy
Disassembly
A SST number was changed
PP MT
PP-4
MT-52
Service Tool Information was

changed and removed
Parking Brake
Parking Brake Assy
Exploded View

>Assembly
Illustrations were changed and brake

grease type was also changed
Engine Control
EFI System
>P0102 >P0103

>P2096 >P2097
A warning was added and inspection

terminal descriptions were changed
Lighting
Stop Light Switch
Installation

>Adjustment
An adjustment instruction and

procedure was added
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.
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.
Continued...

Bulletin Number: 18-215-21; Date: 08/23/21
Page 1 of 3
YEAR
2014
2015
2016
2017
MODEL
BRZ
BRZ
BRZ
BRZ
SECTION
SUB-SECTION
PAGE or

CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
Front Brake
Front Brake
Installation
A note was added and installation

instructions were changed and

added
Rear Brake
Rear Brake
Installation
A note was added and an installation

instruction was added
Parking Brake
Parking Brake Assy
Exploded View

>Assembly
Illustrations were changed and brake

grease type was also changed
Engine Control
EFI System
>P0102 >P0103

>P2096 >P2097
A warning was added and inspection

terminal descriptions were changed
Lighting
Stop Light Switch
Installation

>Adjustment
An adjustment instruction and

procedure was added
Front Brake
Front Brake
Installation
A note was added and installation

instructions were changed and

added
Rear Brake
Rear Brake
Installation
A note was added and an installation

instruction was added
Parking Brake
Parking Brake Assy
Exploded View

>Assembly
Illustrations were changed and brake

grease type was also changed
Engine Control
EFI System
>P0102 >P0103

>P2096 >P2097
A warning was added and inspection

terminal descriptions were changed
Lighting
Stop Light Switch
Installation

>Adjustment
An adjustment instruction and

procedure was added
Front Brake
Front Brake
Installation
A note was added and installation

instructions were changed and

added
Rear Brake
Rear Brake
Installation
A note was added and an installation

instruction was added
Parking Brake
Parking Brake Assy
Exploded View

>Assembly
Illustrations were changed and brake

grease type was also changed
Engine Control
EFI System
>P0102 >P0103

>P2096 >P2097
A warning was added and inspection

terminal descriptions were changed
Lighting
Stop Light Switch
Installation

>Adjustment
An adjustment instruction and

procedure was added
Front Brake
Front Brake
Installation
A note was added and installation

instructions were changed and

added
Rear Brake
Rear Brake
Installation
A note was added and an installation

instruction was added
Parking Brake
Parking Brake Assy
Exploded View

>Assembly
Illustrations were changed and brake

grease type was also changed
Engine Control
EFI System
>P0102 >P0103

>P2096 >P2097
A warning was added and inspection

terminal descriptions were changed
Lighting
Stop Light Switch
Installation

>Adjustment
An adjustment instruction and

procedure was added
Continued...

Bulletin Number: 18-215-21; Date: 08/23/21
Page 2 of 3
YEAR
2018
2019
2020
MODEL
BRZ
BRZ
BRZ
SECTION
SUB-SECTION
PAGE or

CHAPTER
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
Front Brake
Front Brake
Installation
A note was added and installation

instructions were changed and

added
Rear Brake
Rear Brake
Installation
A note was added and an installation

instruction was added
Parking Brake
Parking Brake Assy
Exploded View

>Assembly
Illustrations were changed and brake

grease type was also changed
Engine Control
EFI System
>P0102 >P0103

>P2096 >P2097
A warning was added and inspection

terminal descriptions were changed
Lighting
Stop Light Switch
Installation

>Adjustment
An adjustment instruction and

procedure was added
Front Brake
Front Brake
Installation
A note was added and installation

instructions were changed and

added
Rear Brake
Rear Brake
Installation
A note was added and an installation

instruction was added
Parking Brake
Parking Brake Assy
Exploded View

>Assembly
Illustrations were changed and brake

grease type was also changed
Engine Control
EFI System
>P0102 >P0103

>P2096 >P2097
A warning was added and inspection

terminal descriptions were changed
Lighting
Stop Light Switch
Installation

>Adjustment
An adjustment instruction and

procedure was added
Front Brake
Front Brake
Installation
A note was added and installation

instructions were changed and

added
Rear Brake
Rear Brake
Installation
A note was added and an installation

instruction was added
Parking Brake
Parking Brake Assy
Exploded View

>Assembly
Illustrations were changed and brake

grease type was also changed
Engine Control
EFI System
>P0102 >P0103

>P2096 >P2097
A warning was added and inspection

terminal descriptions were changed
Lighting
Stop Light Switch
Installation

>Adjustment
An adjustment instruction and

procedure was added
Bulletin Number: 18-215-21; Date: 08/23/21
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