12-166-14

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SUBARU.
QUALITY DRIVEN® SERVICE
SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:
2010-2014MY Legacy and Outback Models
NUMBER:
Revised L/Front Dash Speaker Grille
12-166-14
DATE: 03/03/14
INTRODUCTION
A design change has been made to the retaining hook and reinforcement rib portions of the left front
dash speaker grille to increase retention and maintain proper fit to the dashboard trim.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The new speaker grille was incorporated into production during October, 2013 starting with the
following VINs: Legacy- E*015842 and Outback- E*240453.
PART INFORMATION
PART NAME
NEW PART NUMBER
GRILLE-SPEAKER, SIDE
66119AJ06A
Retaining Clip
Additional Rib
Increased rear hook thickness
Rib cut-down (1mm)
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RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
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are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or
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Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Bulletin Number: 12-166-14; Date: 03/03/14
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SERVICE PROCEDURE/ INFORMATION
Use a plastic trim tool to CAREFULLY remove the old speaker grille from the dash as shown below.
Install the new grille by inserting the 2 front claws into their holes in the dash structure closest to the
windshield first. After the rear hook and the retaining clip are secure, confirm proper retention and fit.
WARRANTY I CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the
following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
ONE DASH SPEAKER GRILLE R&R
LABOR
OPERATION#
FAIL
CODE
LABOR
TIME
A911-471
YMS-48
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