07-184-20R

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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2020MY Legacy and Outback
		
2019-20MY Forester
		 2017-19MY Impreza
		 2018-20MY Crosstrek
		
2019-20MY Ascent
SUBJECT:
NUMBER: 07-184-20R
DATE: 10/27/20
REVISED: 01/28/21
Power Window Main Switch- Design Change
INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin announces a design change made to the power window main switches used in the
models listed above. The size of the shaft inside the pivot point for the switch’s operation knob has
been increased to enhance its durability. If the knob becomes loose or difficult to operate, replace the
switch assembly.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new switches were incorporated into production starting with the following VINs:
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Forester: LH441037
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Crosstrek: L8202435
This bulletin will be revised with the starting VINs for Legacy, Outback, Impreza and Ascent models
when they become available.
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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Bulletin Number: 07-184-18R; Revised: 01/28/21
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PART INFORMATION:
Description
Part Number
Application
83071AN00B
83071AN01B
83071AN02B
Legacy and Outback
83071AN03B
83071AN04B
83071FL650
SWITCH-POWER
WINDOW MAIN
Impreza, Forester, Crosstrek
83071FL680
Impreza, Crosstrek
83071FL690
Impreza, Forester, Crosstrek
83071FL60A
83071FL61A
Impreza
83071FL62A
83071SJ780
83071SJ790
83071SJ860
Forester
83071SJ890
83071XC01B
83071XC02B
Ascent
83071XC03B
REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being
repaired.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDERS:
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Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
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Always take extra precautions whenever working with highly visible interior trim panel surfaces.
The service procedures for power window main switch replacement remain unchanged. Always refer
to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed. The
Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an effective repair the
first time, every time. This includes but is not limited to important SAFETY precautions, proper
inspection criteria, necessary special tools, required processes and related one-time-use parts needed
for a complete and lasting repair.
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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, this repair may be submitted using the following claim
information:
Labor Description
POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH R&R
Labor
Operation #
B850-101
Labor
Time
Model
0.3
Forester
0.2
Impreza, Crosstrek
0.3
Legacy/Outback
Fail Code
UCH-41
Ascent
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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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.
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Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.
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Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
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Bulletin Number: 07-184-18R; Revised: 01/28/21
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