NHTSA ID Number: 10235848
Manufacturer Communication Number: 1213112R
TSB/Document Date: 2023-05-08
Summary
Condensation in Rear Combination Lamp
ATTENTION:
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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2013MY BRZ
SUBJECT:
Condensation in Rear Combination Lamp
NUMBER:
DATE:
REVISED:
12-131-12R
06/12/12
01/28/13
INTRODUCTION
If you encounter a vehicle which has condensation in the rear combination lamp(s) the boss that
houses the mounting stud may be cracked. To verify the condition, the combination lamp will need to
be removed and inspected.
PART INFORMATION
PART NAME
Lens & Body – CP Right Hand
Lens & Body – CP Left Hand
Packing (gasket) Right Hand
Packing (gasket) Left Hand
PART NUMBER
84912CA060
84912CA070
84940CA020
84940CA030
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The countermeasure combination lamp(s) were incorporated into production during May, 2012,
starting with VIN D*605847.
Example of crack
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Example of condensation
REPAIR PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
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Verify if condensation is present in the combination lamp.
REAR COMBINATION LAMP REMOVAL
Note: The procedure described is for the right side. The right side and the left side procedures are the
same except for the trunk/open cancel switch which is located on the left side.
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Remove the luggage compartment floor mat.
Luggage compartment floor mat
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Remove the rear floor finish plate which is attached by 3 clips.
Rear floor finish plate
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TIP: The clips are a 2 piece design. Use a small flathead screwdriver, disengage the inner piece from
the outer piece and then remove both pieces together.
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Remove the luggage compartment trim which is attached by 5 clips.
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Remove the wiring harness holder clip using a clip remover tool. Note: Do not cut the wire ties.
Disconnect the combination lamp wiring harness connector.
Remove the 4 combination lamp nuts.
Combination lamp wiring
harness connector
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Remove combination lamp. Note: There is a guide on the outside corner. Be careful when
removing the lamp not to break the guide.
Guide
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Remove the gasket, turn signal bulb / side marker bulb as a unit with the rear combination light
socket & wiring sub-assy and white plastic washer (all of which will be transferred to the new
combination lamp except for the gasket).
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Transfer the turn signal bulb / side marker bulb as a unit with the rear combination light socket &
wiring sub-assy and white plastic washer to new lamp.
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Install new gasket (make sure it is seated properly).
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Install combination lamp and gasket in reverse order of removal.
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Caution: Failure to follow the proper tightening sequence and torque specification will result in
damage to the new combination lamp. Starting with number 1, hand tighten each nut in order prior to
torquing them to the final specification. Torque the nuts down in the same order.
Torque Specification: 4.5 N-m (0.46 kgf-m, 39 in.lb)
2
1
4
3
Right Side - Tightening Sequence
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2
1
4
3
Left Side – Tightening Sequence
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Verify all lights operate correctly.
WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION
LABOR DESCRIPTION
LABOR OPERATION #
FAIL CODE
LABOR TIME
Rear Combination Lamp R&R - One
A916-201
XCB-02
0.3
Rear Combination Lamp R&R - Both
A916-204
XCB-02
0.4
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: 12-131-12R; Date: 01/28/13
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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MFR Communication Date: 2013-01-28
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