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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:

2013MY Subaru Vehicles

SUBJECT: 2013 Exchange Component Identification
and Procedures

NUMBER:
DATE:
REVISED:

15-157-12R
09/19/12
10/24/13

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.

INDEX
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8.4.9.1

Audio/Face Plate Exchange Program (pg. 1)

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8.4.9.2

Rear Seat Entertainment Exchange Program (pg. 8)

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8.4.9.3

Navigation System Exchange Program (pg. 10)

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8.4.9.4

eturn of CD/DVD’s Lodged in an In-Dash CD Changer or Rear Seat
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Entertainment Unit (pg. 14)

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8.4.9.5

Satellite Radio Exchange Program (pg. 14)

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8.4.9.6

Power Amplifier Exchange Program (pg. 19)

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11.2.10 Out of Warranty Exchange / Repair Program (pg. 20)

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
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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: 15-157-12R; Date: 10/24/13

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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 then 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
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.
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.
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 15-155-12.

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E-MAIL ADDRESS
[email protected]

FUJITSU TEN
FAX TELEPHONE
1-800-438-5410

SERVICE CENTER TELEPHONE
1-800-237-5413

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................... 3YB000000

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,

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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.
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

Clarion

86201AJ61A
Audio Unit Only

Legacy / Outback
Type B AM/FM
Single Disc
CD Player
(Display Type)
SAT
Legacy / Outback
Type D Navigation
& Audio Complete
Head Unit (AVN)
w/Harman Kardon
(Production date
prior to
1-18-13 and no
Aha upgrade)

Panasonic

86201AJ65A
*Audio/Faceplate
Assembly (See note
at bottom)
Return of Assembly
Includes Harness

Fujitsu Ten

86271AJ67A
Audio with SD Card
SD Card Part No.
86283AJ67A

Face Plate ID No.
FB678US
Legacy / Outback
Type D Navigation
& Audio Complete
Head Unit (AVN)
w/Aha and
Harman Kardon
(Production date
of 1-18-13
and after)
Face Plate ID No.
FE688US

Fujitsu Ten

886271AJ68A
Audio with SD Card
SD Card Part No.
86283AJ68A

* For either Audio or Face Plate failures, order the assembly
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ILLUSTRATION

DESCRIPTION

MANUFACTURER

PART NUMBER

WRX/STi
Type A AM/FM
Single Disc
CD Player,
Bluetooth USB

Clarion

86201FG620

Impreza/XV
Crosstrek
Type A AM/
FM Single Disc
CD Player,
Bluetooth, USB

Clarion

86201FJ620

Impreza/XV
Crosstrek
Type B AM/FM
single Disc
CD Player
(Display Type)

Clarion

86201FJ630

WRX/Sti Audio
& Navigation
Unit Assembly
w/XM built-in
(Pre-production
vehicles prior to
6-1-12)

Fujitsu Ten

86271FG601 Audio
with SD Card
SD Card Part No.
86283FG600

Face Plate ID No.
FW602US
WRX/Sti Audio
& Navigation
Unit Assembly
w/XM built-in
(Production
vehicles after
5-31-12)

Fujitsu Ten

86271FG620 Audio
with SD Card
SD Card part No.
86283FG620

Face Plate ID No.
FW602US
Impreza/XV
Crosstrek Audio
& navigation
Unit assembly
w/XM built in
Face Plate ID No.
FM612US

Fujitsu Ten

86271FJ610 Audio
with SD Card
SD Card part No.
86283FJ610

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ILLUSTRATION

DESCRIPTION
Impreza/XV
Crosstrek Audio
& Navigation
Unit Assembly
w/XM built in
BRZ Audio &
NavigationUnit
Assembly w/XM
built-in

MANUFACTURER

Fujitsu Ten

Fujitsu Ten

Face Plate ID No.
FA601US
Forester
Audio &
Navigation Unit
Assembly w/
XM built-in
(Pre-Production
vehicles prior to
6-1-12)

Fujitsu Ten

PART NUMBER
86271FJ700
Audio with SD Card
SD Card part No.
86283FJ610

86271CA620
Audio with SD Card
SD Card Part No.
86283CA620

86271SC601
Audio with SD
Card Exchange
SD Card Part No.
86283FJ610

Face Plate ID No.
FP606US
Forester
Audio &
Navigation Unit
Assembly w/
XM built-in
(Production
vehicles after
5-31-12)

Fujitsu Ten

86271SC620
Audio with
SD Card Exchange
SD Card Part No.
86283SC620

Face Plate ID No.
FP606US

Forester
Audio Head Unit

Fujitsu Ten
(Tom Tom)

H001SSC810

Forester Type C
AM/FM, Single
Disc CD Player,
Bluetooth, USB

Clarion

86201SC620

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ILLUSTRATION

DESCRIPTION

MANUFACTURER

PART NUMBER