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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2012MY Subaru Vehicles
SUBJECT: 2012 Exchange Component Identification
and Procedures

NUMBER:
DATE:
REVISED:

15-152-12R
01/13/12
08/09/13

INTRODUCTION
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well
as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be
found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Service Policies and Procedures Manual found in
subarunet.

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8.4.9.1
8.4.9.2
8.4.9.3
8.4.9.4

Audio/Face Plate Exchange Program (pg. 1)
Rear Seat Entertainment Exchange Program (pg. 7)
Navigation System Exchange Program (pg. 10)
Return of CD/DVD’s Lodged in an In-Dash CD Changer or Rear Seat
Entertainment Unit (pg. 13)
8.4.9.5 Satellite Radio Exchange Program (pg. 13)
8.4.9.6 Power Amplifier Exchange Program (pg. 17)
11.2.10 Out of Warranty Exchange / Repair Program (pg. 19)

8.4.9.1 AUDIO/FACE PLATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Within the terms of the Basic New Car Warranty and one year Replacement Part Warranty, the
Exchange Program provides for replacement of a defective audio chassis and/or faceplate with
an exchange unit from the manufacturer. The manufacturer will supply an exchange unit, or a
new unit in the case of a “New” and “In-stock” vehicle.
NOTE: DO NOT disassemble an In-Dash CD Changer to retrieve any lodged CD(s) prior to
returning to the manufacturer. See Section 8.4.9.4 for the policy on returning the CD(s) to the
customers.
Genuine Subaru audio systems are manufactured by Panasonic and Clarion. Audio visual
navigation units are manufactured by Kenwood Corporation and Fujitsu Ten Corporation. In
the event an audio chassis/faceplate requires an exchange, it is not necessary to remove the
unit from the vehicle. The procedures listed below should be followed:
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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: 15-152-12R; Date: 08/09/13

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS “ISO
14001 COMPLIANT”
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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(1) The defective chassis should remain in the vehicle until the exchange unit is installed.
(2) The applicable Service Center should be contacted.
The Panasonic Service Center may be contacted either by phone or by faxing a legible copy
of the Panasonic Exchange Form (Section 17.15). The on-line Exchange Form is also found
on Subarunet, under “Service > Forms”.
The Panasonic Service Center is open from 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time.
PANASONIC
SERVICE CENTER TELEPHONE
1-800-228-0473

FAX TELEPHONE
1-800-682-8056

The Clarion Service Center may be contacted by phone. The Service Center is open from
8AM to 6PM Eastern.
CLARION
SERVICE CENTER TELEPHONE
1-800-347-8933

The Kenwood Service Center should be contacted, preferably through their website or by
faxing a legible copy of the Kenwood Exchange Request Form (Section 17.9). The on-line
Exchange Form is found in Subarunet, under Service, then Forms. The Service Center is open
from 9AM – 5:30PM Pacific Time. Requests arriving after 2:00PM PST are processed the
following business day.
KENWOOD CORPORATION
ON-LINE EXCHANGE FORM
FAX TELEPHONE
SERVICE CENTER TELEPHONE
www.fthgroupinc.com
1-626-333-2407
1-626-333-2435

The Fujitsu Ten Service Center may be contacted by phone, fax or e-mail. The Subaru
Advance Exchange Fax Form is found in Subarunet, under Service, then Forms. The Service
Center is open from 7AM – 5PM Pacific Time. Exchange Units will be shipped to the dealer
via 2nd-day service.
Note: Activation of all XM subscription based services is the responsibility of the vehicle
owner.
E-MAIL ADDRESS
[email protected]

FUJITSU TEN
FAX TELEPHONE
1-800-438-5410

SERVICE CENTER TELEPHONE
1-800-237-5413

SPECIAL NOTE: Audio/Navigation Unit SD (memory) Cards must be returned along
with the complete unit itself for all exchange transactions made with Fujitsu Ten. Please
confirm the correct SD card part number is included with the unit. The correct part number
combinations of SD card and head units are provided below with the illustrations.

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There may be some circumstances when only a SD (memory) card may need to be exchanged.
The complete process for this exchange measure is documented in Subaru Service Bulletin
number 15-155-12R
NOTE: In the event the vehicle is “New” and “In-stock”, inform the Service Center. A new
unit will be supplied rather than an exchange unit. If the Service Center is unable to provide
a new unit, immediately contact a Subaru of America, Inc. Dealer Claims Specialist at
1-866-SUBARU2 for further instructions.
Vehicles that have been placed in demo service should use exchange units only.
Replacement of an audio chassis/faceplate with a new unit, other than units supplied through
the exchange program, requires authorization from Subaru of America, Inc. Dealer Claims
Specialist. An authorization code will be provided and must be included upon
claim submission.
(3) Provide the Service Center with the following information:
Dealer Code
Dealer Name and Address
VIN - All 17 Characters
Date of Vehicle Sale
Vehicle Mileage
Caller’s Name and Telephone Number
Dealer RO Number
Chassis Model Number, ID Code and/or the Subaru Part Number (Clarion requires the
front faceplate ID number)
Customer Complaint
Customer Last Name
At this time, the Service Center will issue an exchange number. It is required that this number
be provided upon claim submission.

Panasonic Exchange Number Example….SUS0000001

Clarion Exchange Number Example… (ERS#)…0000000001

Kenwood Exchange Number Example… (RM#)…0000(0)

Fujitsu Ten Exchange/Claim Id Number Example … 2YB000000

An exchange chassis along with an exchange form will be shipped within 72 hours. If the
exchange chassis is not received within 5 days, call the Service Center. Provide the operator
with the exchange number when making inquiries.
(4) Install the exchange unit as soon as possible upon receipt. Return the defective chassis
to the manufacturer within 30 days. Return freight charges may be claimed as sublet,
provided the repair was performed under the terms of the Basic New Car Warranty or one
year Replacement Part Warranty. Copies of the freight invoice should be attached to the
repair order.

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If the exchange unit has not been installed or the failed chassis returned within 30 days, contact
the Service Center. Reference the exchange number and explain the circumstances causing the
delay. An extension will be granted or the dealer will be instructed to return the exchange unit.
Failure to comply will result in a “charge back” to the dealer for the cost of the exchange unit
and/or the SD Card.
ILLUSTRATION

DESCRIPTION

MANUFACTURER

PART NUMBER

Legacy / Outback
Type A AM/FM
Single disc CD
player

Panasonic

86201AJ64A
Audio Unit Only

Legacy / Outback
Navigation &
Audio Complete
Head Unit (AVN)
(Pre production
vehicles prior to
4-21-11)

Kenwood

86271AJ60A

Legacy / Outback
Navigation &
Audio Complete
Head Unit (AVN)
(Production
vehicles after
The audio set will operate only when the
ignition 4-21-11)
switch is in the “Acc” or “ON”
position.

Kenwood

86271AJ60B

Clarion

86201AJ61A

Black plate (192,1)

5-6

Audio

& Type B audio set (if equipped)

. Power and audio controls: refer to page
5-8
. Radio operation: refer to page 5-12
. Satellite radio operation (if equipped):
refer to page 5-19
. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-23
. Auxiliary input jack: refer to page 5-30
. USB storage device/iPod® operation:
Black
plate (193,1)
refer to page
5-33
. Bluetooth® audio: refer to page 5-43
. Hands-free system: refer to page 5-49

Legacy / Outback
Type B AM/FM
Single Disc CD
player

Audio

& Type C audio set (if equipped)

5-7

The audio set will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON”
position.
. Power and audio controls: refer to page
5-8
. Radio operation: refer to page 5-12
. Satellite radio operation (if equipped):
refer to page 5-19
. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-23
. Auxiliary input jack: refer to page 5-30
. USB storage device/iPod® operation:
refer to page 5-33
. Bluetooth® audio: refer to page 5-43
北米Model "A2480BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 7/ 26
. Hands-free system: refer to page 5-49

Legacy/Outback
5
Type C AM/FM
Single Disc CD
Panasonic
Player (Display
NOTE
HD Radio Technology should be includedType)
as a feature
in the type C audio.
SAT

北米Model "A2480BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 7/ 26

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86201AJ62A
Audio/Faceplate
Assembly
Return of Assembly
Includes Harness

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ILLUSTRATION

DESCRIPTION

MANUFACTURER

PART NUMBER

Clarion

86201FG620

WRX / STi Type
B, Single Disc
CD, Bluetooth, 5-5
USB
The audio set will operate only when the
Black plate (231,1)

Audio

& Type A audio set (if equipped)

ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
. Power and audio controls: refer to page
5-8
. Radio operation: refer to page 5-12
. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-17
. Auxiliary input jack: refer to page 5-23

5

Impreza Type A
AM/FM Single
Disc CD Player
Black plate (232,1)

5-6

Audio

& Type B audio set (if equipped)

The audio set will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
. Power and audio controls: refer to page
5-8
. Radio operation: refer to page 5-12
. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-17
. Auxiliary input jack: refer to page 5-23
Black plate (233,1)
. USB storage device/iPod® operation:
refer to page 5-26
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. Bluetooth® audio: refer
to page 5-34
. Hands-free system: refer to page 5-36

Impreza Type B
AM/FM Single
Disc CD Player,
Bluetooth, USB

Clarion

86201FJ600

Clarion

86201FJ620

北米Model "A1120BE-B" EDITED: 2011/ 10/ 28

& Type C audio set (if equipped)

Audio

5-7

The audio set will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
. Power and audio controls: refer to page
5-8
. Radio operation: refer to page 5-12
. CD (compact disc) player operation:
refer to page 5-17
. Auxiliary input jack: refer to page 5-23
. USB storage device/iPod® operation:
refer to page 5-26
. Bluetooth® audio: refer to page 5-34
. Hands-free system: refer to page 5-36

Impreza Type C
AM/FM Single
Disc CD Player
(Display Type)

5

Clarion

86201FJ630

北米Model "A1120BE-B" EDITED: 2011/ 10/ 28

WRX / STi Audio
& Navigation
Unit Assembly
w/ XM built-in

Fujitsu Ten

Face Plate ID No.
北米Model "A1120BE-B" EDITED: 2011/ 10/ 28
FW602US
Impreza Audio &
Navigation Unit
Assembly
w/ XM built-in
Face Plate ID No.
FM601US

Fujitsu Ten

86271FG600/601
Audio with SD Card
SD Card Part No.
86283FG600

86271FJ600/601
Audio with SD Card
SD Card Part No.
86283FJ600

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ILLUSTRATION

DESCRIPTION

MANUFACTURER