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SERVICE BULLETIN
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SUBJECT:
2010-12MY & 2015-18MY Legacy/Outback
2013-2016MY & 2018MY Impreza/Crosstrek
2012MY & 2017MY Impreza
Service Manual Corrections
NUMBER:
DATE:
18-194-18
05/21/18
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals
available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. The tables contained within
this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to
always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information. Printed pages will
not be made available to update printed Service Manuals.
Paper manuals may have different page numbering then what is reflected below, based on
multiple new and revised pages. Please refer to the information contained on the STIS web site
for all future, update service manual information.
DESCRIPTION OF
CHANGE
Paper manuals may have different page numbering then what is reflected below, based on multiple new
and revised pages. Please refer to the information contained on the STI web site for all future, update
service manual information.
Wiper &
Front Wiper Motor
Washer
Front Wiper Motor
testing and inspection
System
changes.
Body & Electrical/
Wiring System
Front and Rear
Legacy/
Exterior Body
2017
Weather Strip
Door weather strip
Outback
Panels
replacement changes.
Blind Spot/
Harness test points
Diagnosis
Rear Cross
Diag for DTC B2301
corrected.
Traffic
Wiper &
Front Wiper Motor
Washer
Front Wiper Motor
testing and inspection
System
changes.
Glass/
Body & Electrical/
Windows/
Windshield Glass
Installation changes.
Wiring System
Mirrors
Legacy/
2016
Outback
Front and Rear
Exterior Body
Weather Strip
Door weather strip
Panels
replacement changes.
Blind Spot/
Harness test points
Diagnosis
Rear Cross
Diag for DTC B2301
corrected.
Traffic
YEAR
MODEL
SECTION
Bulletin Number: 18-194-18; Date: 08/21/18
SUB-SECTION
PAGE
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YEAR
2015
MODEL
Legacy/
Outback
SECTION
Body & Electrical/
Wiring System
SUB-SECTION
Wiper &
Washer
System
Glass/
Windows/
Mirrors
PAGE
Front Wiper Motor
Windshield Glass
Exterior Body
Panels
Weather Strip
2012
Legacy/
Outback
Engine (H4DOTC)
Cooling
Water Pump
2011
Legacy/
Outback
Engine (H4DOTC)
Cooling
Water Pump
2010
Legacy/
Outback
Engine (H4DOTC)
Cooling
Water Pump
Engine (H4DO)
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injector
2018
Impreza/
Crosstrek
Body & Electrical/
Wiring System
Rear Window Glass
Sunroof
Sunroof Assembly
Exterior/
Interior Trim
Airbag System &
Seat Belts
Bulletin Number: 18-194-18; Date: 08/21/18
Windshield Glass
Glass/
Windows/
Mirrors
Rear Quarter Glass
Roof Molding & Roof
Rail
Knee, Passenger’s,
Side, Curtain, Control
Airbag System Module, Front Sub
Sensor & Drivers
Airbag
DESCRIPTION OF
CHANGE
Front Wiper Motor
testing and inspection
changes.
Installation changes.
Front and Rear
Door weather strip
replacement changes.
Removal & Installation
chages and additional
steps added.
Removal & Installation
chages and additional
steps added.
Removal & Installation
chages and additional
steps added.
Installation changes and
cautions added.
Removal & Installation
changes.
Installation Changes.
Removal & Installation
changes.
Removal & Installation
changes.
Removal step changes.
Cautions, working
procedures and
additions have been
changed and added.
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YEAR
MODEL
SECTION
Engine
SUB-SECTION
Fuel Injection
PAGE
DESCRIPTION OF
CHANGE
Manifold Absolute
Pressure Sensor
Inspections changed.
Fuel Injector
2017
Impreza
Body & Electrical/
Wiring System
Exterior Body
Panels
Weather Strip
Wiper &
Washer
System
Front Wiper Motor
Windshield Glass
Glass/
Windows/
Mirrors
Rear Window Glass
Sunroof
Sunroof Assembly
Rear Quarter Glass
Installation changes and
cautions added.
Front and Rear
Door weather strip
replacement changes.
Front Wiper Motor
testing and inspection
changes.
Removal & Installation
changes.
Installation Changes.
Removal & Installation
changes.
Removal & Installation
changes.
Exterior/
Interior Trim
2016
Impreza
2015
Impreza
Roof Molding & Roof
Removal step changes.
Rail
Knee, Passenger’s,
Cautions, working
Side, Curtain, Control
Airbag System &
procedures and
Airbag System Module, Front Sub
additions have been
Seat Belts
Sensor & Drivers
changed and added.
Airbag
Engine
DTCs P0365,
Diagnosis
Diagnostic step changes.
(H4DO)
0366,0390,0391
Wiper &
Front Wiper Motor
Body & Electrical/
Washer
Front Wiper Motor
testing and inspection
Wiring System
System
changes.
DTCs P0011, 0014,0
Engine
016,0017,0018,0019 Diagnostic step changes.
(H4DO)
Diagnosis
,0021,0024
HEV
DTC P1C14
Diagnostic step changes.
Wiper &
Front Wiper Motor
Body & Electrical/
Washer
Front Wiper Motor
testing and inspection
Wiring System
System
changes.
DTCs P0011, 0014,0
Engine
016,0017,0018,0019 Diagnostic step changes.
(H4DO)
Diagnosis
,0021,0024
HEV
DTC P1C14
Diagnostic step changes.
Bulletin Number: 18-194-18; Date: 08/21/18
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YEAR
2014
MODEL
SECTION
SUB-SECTION
PAGE
Body & Electrical/
Wiring System
Wiper &
Washer
System
Front Wiper Motor
Impreza
Diagnosis
Transaxle
2013
2012
Impreza
Body & Electrical/
Wiring System
Engine
(H4DO)
HEV
Manual
Transaxle
Wiper &
Washer
System
Diagnosis
Engine
(H4DO)
Body & Electrical/
Wiring System
Wiper &
Washer
System
Diagnosis
Engine
(H4DO)
Impreza
DTCs P0011, 0014,0
016,0017,0018,0019 Diagnostic step changes.
,0021,0024
DTC P1C14
Diagnostic step changes.
Transfer Case
Formula updated.
Front Wiper Motor
Front Wiper Motor
testing and inspection
changes.
DTCs P0011, 0014,0
016,0017,0018,0019 Diagnostic step changes.
,0021,0024
Front Wiper Motor
Front Wiper Motor
testing and inspection
changes.
DTCs P0011, 0014,0
016,0017,0018,0019 Diagnostic step changes.
,0021,0024
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: 18-194-18; Date: 08/21/18
DESCRIPTION OF
CHANGE
Front Wiper Motor
testing and inspection
changes.
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