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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:	2014MY Forester		
NUMBER: 12-150-13
SUBJECT:	
Rear Seat Backrest Hinge Bracket Adjustment
DATE: 04/11/13
INTRODUCTION
This Bulletin provides a procedure for adjustment of the rear seat backrest side hinge assembly to
help reduce the effort needed to lock the backrest in the upright position.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
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Remove the rear seat cushion assembly and the affected side of the rear seat backrest assembly
following the procedures outlined in the applicable Service Manual.
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Loosen the nut and bolts (9 total) securing the side hinge bracket assembly.
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Remove only the 2 bolts which hold the side hinge bracket to the body of the vehicle shown in
the photo below.
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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: 12-150-13; Date: 04/11/13
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With the 2 bolts removed, reposition the side hinge bracket so the bolt holes in the body of the
vehicle are centered in the hinge bracket’s larger mounting holes as shown in the illustration
below.
INCORRECT
Bolt Hole
Off-center
Hole in the
Hinge Bracket
CORRECT
Bolt Hole
Centered
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Hole in the
Hinge Bracket
Once the side hinge bracket is in the proper position, reinstall the 2 retaining bolts then torque to
33 Nm (24.3 ft. lbs) in the order shown in the photo below.
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Bulletin Number: 12-150-13; Date: 04/11/13
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(The backrest was left in place as this photo is for illustration purposes only)
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Next, re-torque bolts “3” and “4” to 33 Nm (24.3 ft. lbs) in the proper order as shown in the
photo above.
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Re-torque the remaining nut and bolts (circled) to specification (order is not important).
○○ Bolts: 33 Nm (24.3 ft. lbs.)
○○ Nut: 24.5Nm (18.1 ft. lbs.)
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Reinstall the backrest and seat cushion assembly in the reverse order of removal.
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Confirm the backrest latches smoothly and securely to complete the procedure.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the
following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
Rear Seat Backrest Hinge Adjustment
(One Side)
Rear Seat Backrest Hinge Adjustment
(Both Sides)
Bulletin Number: 12-150-13; Date: 04/11/13
LABOR
OPERATION #
FAIL
CODE
A913-503
LABOR
TIME
0.3
YEA-88
A913-504
0.4
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