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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2012-13MY Impreza 2.0L NA Models
2014MY Forester Models
SUBJECT:

NUMBER: 12-174-14
DATE: 10/30/14

Instrument Panel Side Vents Coming Loose

INTRODUCTION
To address customer concerns of the instrument panel side dash grille vent assembly coming loose,
the retaining claw portion has been redesigned to provide better retention.

COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
Vent assemblies with the new retaining claws were incorporated into production per the chart below:
MODEL

STARTING VIN

Impreza 2.0L and
XV Crosstrek

Impreza - E*004587

2014MY Forester

E*034301

XV - E*210621

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Bulletin Number: 12-174-14; Date: 10/30/14

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PART INFORMATION
PART NAME:

PART NUMBER

NOTES

Grille Vent AY SD RH

66110FJ020

Grille Vent AY SD LH

66110FJ030

These parts are interchangeable
between Impreza, XV Crosstrek
and Forester models.

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
Should you encounter a complaint of the side grille vent(s) being loose, replace the loose vent with
one which has the new design retaining claws. There has been no change to the current Service
Manual procedure for grille vent replacement.
REMINDERS:
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When removing the grille vent assembly, always use a plastic trim tool to release the
retaining claws and protect the surrounding instrument panel surfaces.

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When installing the grill vent assembly, always confirm the new part is inserted fully into the
corresponding air vent duct.

WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the
following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION

LABOR
OPERATION #

FAIL
CODE

LABOR
TIME

Side Vent Grille One or Both R&R

A726-201

YBD-48

0.2

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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.

Bulletin Number: 12-174-14; Date: 10/30/14

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