12-158-13

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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
NUMBER: 12-158-13
2014MY Forester
SUBJECT:	
Uneven Gap between “A” Pillar Trim and
Speaker Grille
DATE: 10/31/13
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate an uneven gap between the base of the “A” pillar trim
and the tweeter speaker grille as shown in the “Before” and “After” photos below.
“Before” Uneven Gap
“After” Gap eliminated
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
A revised production standard was initiated starting with VIN D*423737.
PART INFORMATION
PART NAME
PART NUMBER
Seal GLS RG E (Foam Tape)
63249FG010
Tether Clip (replace only if damaged)
909150040
QUANTITY
1 per side
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Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Bulletin Number: 12-158-13; Date: 10/31/13
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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
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Using a plastic trim tool, CAREFULLY pry loose and remove the speaker grille from the dash as
shown in the photo below.
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Release the “A” pillar trim as shown in the illustration below and following the procedure in the
applicable Service Manual. Be careful not to damage the tether clip. If the tether clip becomes
damaged during the “A” pillar trim removal, it must be replaced. The tether clip can remain
attached as the trim piece does not need to be fully removed.
Tether Clip
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Bulletin Number: 12-158-13; Date: 10/31/13
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Cut the foam tape to size: 23 mm wide x 30 mm long.
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Install the foam tape at the front edge of the insertion claw hole as shown in the close-up photo
below, right.
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Once the foam tape is in place, install the “A” pillar trim then install the speaker grille.  Confirm
the uneven gap has been eliminated.  Another layer of foam tape or re-positioning of the first layer
may be required to achieve the desired result.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the
following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
"A" Pillar Modification
Bulletin Number: 12-158-13; Date: 10/31/13
LABOR
OPERATION #
FAIL
CODE
LABOR
TIME
A913-171
YCJ-48
0.2
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