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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:	2014MY Forester Turbo Models
SUBJECT:
NUMBER: 02-139-13
DATE: 04/26/13
Change to Oil Level Switch
INTRODUCTION
This Bulletin provides information regarding changes made to the oil level switch assembly
designed to improve its accuracy. In addition, the wiring harness connector and harness retaining clip
colors have been changed for identification purposes to help distinguish between the original and the
new part.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The new oil level switch assembly was incorporated into production on February 14, 2013 starting
with VIN E*417779 and Engine Number 929283.
PART INFORMATION
PART NAME
NEW PART NUMBER
SW ASSY - OIL LEVEL
11136AA120
Continued...
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: 02-139-13; Date: 04/26/13
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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
NOTE: If the engine oil on the dipstick is found to be below the operating range (#3 shown below),
determine if the low oil level is due to normal oil consumption or another cause which will need to be
determined before proceeding further.
1. When receiving a customer concern of the engine oil level warning lamp coming on, confirm
the engine oil level is within the operating range (#3) on the dipstick as shown below. Park the
vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. If you check the oil level just after stopping the
engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan before checking the level.
1) Full Level
2) Low Level
3)	Approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter, 0.9 imp qt)
from low level to full level
2. If the VIN of the vehicle is BEFORE E*417779, replace the oil level switch assembly with
the new part (white connector with black harness retaining clips) following the procedure in the
applicable Service Manual.
NOTE: The engine oil must be drained prior to removing the oil level switch assembly from the upper
oil pan.
3. After replacing the oil level switch assembly:
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Refill the engine oil.
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Bring the engine up to operating temperature to eliminate any aeration from the oil which
could cause an incorrect reading.
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With the transmission in neutral, allow the engine to idle for 1 minute to see if the oil level
light resets.
4. If the oil level light does not illuminate, the repair is complete.
5. If the oil level light illuminates and the engine oil level is confirmed to be within the operating
range, diagnose the oil level switch circuit as per the applicable Service Manual.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, refer to the Subaru Labor Time
Guide accessible on Subarunet.
Bulletin Number: 02-139-13; Date: 04/26/13
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