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SERVICE BULLETIN
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SUBJECT:
2012-17MY Legacy and Outback
2014-16MY Impreza
2014-17 Crosstrek
2012-17MY Forester
2014-17MY WRX and WRX STI		
NUMBER: 07-152-19
DATE: 05/02/19
Power Window Switch Changes
INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address
the following customer concerns:
•
Power windows inoperative from the driver’s door master and / or passenger front door
switch
•
Unable to remotely operate other door windows from the driver’s door master switch
•
One-Touch Auto Up / Down features inoperative from either / both front door switches.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new switches were incorporated into production as per the
table:
Model
Starting VIN
Legacy
H3066346
Outback
H3425714
Impreza 4-Door
H3618034
Impreza 5-Door
H3735852
Crosstrek
HG272591
Forester
HH592435
WRX / STI
H8831964
PART INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being
repaired.
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.
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Use the part number on the label to distinguish between the old and new switches as shown below:
When diagnosis identifies a faulty Power Window switch, use the table below for determining which
switch(s) to order and replace.
Power Window Switch Replacement Table
Vehicle
Model
Model
Year
2012-13
Legacy /
Outback
2014
2015
L/F Door
(Main)
R/F Door
(Sub)
X
83071AJ21B
R
R
X
83071AJ22B
R
R
Sub
X
83071AL04B
R
N/A
X
83071AL05C
R
R
83071AL17B
N/A
R
83071AL34B
R
R
83071AL37B
N/A
R
X
83071AL38B
R
R
X
83071AL44C
R
R
X
83071FJ101
R
X
83071FJ111
R
X
83071SG011
R
X
83071SG021
R
X
83071SG071
R
R
83071SG121
N/A
R
83071VA011
R
R
83071VA131
N/A
R
X
83071VA201
R
R
X
83071VA331
R
R
X
X
2016-17
Impreza 2014-16,
Crosstrek 2014-17
2012-16
Forester
2016-17
2014-15
WRX /
WRX STI
Part Number
Main
X
X
X
2016-17
2015-17
X
N/A
Note:
Silver
Silver
N/A
Silver
Silver
NOTES:
• The table above does not include all sub-switch part numbers. Refer to the Electronic Parts
Catalog (EPC) for the most up-to-date parts ordering and applicability information.
•
“X” denotes whether the switch is a Main (driver’s door) or a Sub (passenger front door
switch).
•
“R” means replace. On MOST Legacy / Outback models the Main and R/F (sub) switches
should be replaced as a set.
•
“N/A” means the corresponding Main or Sub switch does NOT need to be replaced.
•
Always order the most up-to-date replacement switch(s) based on the specific VIN being
repaired.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The service procedures for power window switch replacement remain unchanged. Always refer to
the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed before
proceeding. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an effective
repair the first time and every time.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Whenever the battery is disconnected (or an applicable power
window switch replaced), the power window initialization procedure must be performed to restore
proper auto-up / down functionality.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or covered by an active Subaru
Added Security Classic or Gold plan, refer to the Labor Time Guide on Subarunet for the proper
claim coding information.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
•
SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as
previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.
•
Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.
•
Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
Bulletin Number: 07-152-19; Date: 05/02/19
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