12-313-21R

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SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:
2020-21MY Legacy and Outback
NUMBER: 12-313-21R
Rear Door Weatherstrip - Design Change
DATE:
02/26/21
REVISED:
10/13/21
INTRODUCTION:
This Service Information Bulletin announces changes made to the rear doors and weatherstrips to
optimize their water sealing performance.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The charts below list the starting VIN information for the weatherstrip and door changes.
Weatherstrip Changes
Application
Starting VIN
REAR RIGHT-LEGACY
M3416279
REAR LEFT-LEGACY
M3416279
REAR RIGHT-OUTBACK
M3123355
REAR LEFT-OUTBACK
M3123264
Door Changes
Application
Starting VIN
REAR RIGHT-LEGACY
M3008603
REAR LEFT-LEGACY
M3008605
REAR RIGHT-OUTBACK
M3144826
REAR LEFT-OUTBACK
M3143265
PART INFORMATION:
Description
WEATHER STRIPREAR DOOR
Part Number
Application
63512AN00C
RIGHT REAR- LEGACY
63512AN01C
LEFT REAR- LEGACY
63512AN10C
RIGHT REAR- OUTBACK
63512AN11C
LEFT REAR- OUTBACK
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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ISO 14001 Compliant
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excellence in Environmental Management
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Additional Parts Information:
In the case where door assembly replacement is required (e.g. collision), because changes have been
made to the replacement (new style) doors, these new weatherstrips listed above must always be
used. These new weatherstrips can also be used on existing (old style) doors. Illustrations showing
the areas of the changes to the doors and weatherstrips are supplied below.
Change Areas:
Door Changes:
The weatherstrip retainer channels have been extended and now reach the “corners” of the window
frame portions of the new door panels to better secure the weatherstrip in these areas.
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Identifying The New Weatherstrips:
The new parts have identification “dots” near the corner areas as shown below. Shown in yellow here
to make it easier to see their locations, they are actually black in color on new parts.
Tools Required:
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Plastic trim tool
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Pair of wire cutters taped to protect the vehicle finish as shown OR a small trim clip removal
tool as shown below (e.g. Snap On ASG185B, also taped).
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1/4 or 3/8 drive 10 mm socket, ratchet & Torque Wrench
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The service procedures for weatherstrip replacement remain unchanged. Always refer to STIS 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.
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Remove the 10 mm hex bolt securing the door
checker to the body side of the door jamb. This
bolt has to be removed as the weatherstrip is
positioned between the checker and the door hinges.
Once this bolt is removed, use CAUTION when
moving the door to avoid over-extending it which
will cause damage. It is also strongly recommended
to avoid working in windy areas.
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Using the plastic trim tool, insert between the door frame and weatherstrip then twist it to
release the 2 molded-in weatherstrip retaining clips as shown below. One clip is located at the
top rear corner, the other in the top front corner.
HELPFUL TIPS:
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Use the top front corner as the starting point for both the removal of the original and 		
installation of the new weatherstrip.
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While removing the original weatherstrip, take note of how it is tucked into the channels 		
at the top and back edges of the window frame to make installation easier.
VERY IMPORTANT: The holes in the doors for these 2 clips are square. When installing the new
weatherstrip, always confirm the retaining clips are properly aligned with the square holes BEFORE
trying to push them into place. The clips are not serviceable separately and can crush or break if
caution is not used when installing them.
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•
Remove the original weatherstrip from the retaining T-clips securing it by CAREFULLY
pulling the weatherstrip is one direction only enough to release it from one side of the “T” then
unhooking it off the other side as shown in the sequence below. The replacement weatherstrips
come with new T-Clips already installed.
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Pull the rest of the weatherstrip from the channels at the top and upper front edge of the door.
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Use the taped wire cutters or trim clip removal tool to CAREFULLY remove the T-Clips.
When cutters are used, use caution to not cut the clips by squeezing too tight. “Rock” the cutter
side to side or (if a trim clip tool is being used) pry to release but not break them. Any broken
clips must be retrieved from inside the door to avoid possible rattle concerns.
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As shown earlier, start in the upper front corner when installing the new weatherstrip.
REMINDER: Make sure the 2 molded-in retaining clips are properly aligned with the square
holes in the door frame BEFORE pressing them into place.
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•
With the top front corner locked in place, start working the new weatherstrip into the channels
along the top and upper front edge of the door CAREFULLY using the trim tool as shown
below in (Fig. 1). Fig. 2 shows the trim tool being used to tuck the outer lip of the new
weatherstrip under the molding of the door frame. Do not overlook this important step.
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After confirming alignment with the square hole in the door, press the front molded-in retaining
clip into place.
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Make sure all the new weatherstrip’s T-Clips align with their respective holes BEFORE
starting to push them into place. Removing them without damaging them to re-position the
new weatherstrip MUST be avoided. When all are installed, as a final check, go back over
each one by lightly tugging on the weatherstrip as shown here to confirm the clips are fully
seated tight against the door frame.
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Reinstall the door checker hex bolt, torque to 33Nm (24 ft. lbs.) to complete the procedure.
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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