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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:	2013-14MY Legacy and Outback
2.5L N/A FB Engine Models
NUMBER: 02-156-14
DATE: 05/27/14
SUBJECT:	
Service Part Number Change to The V-Belt
(Serpentine Drive / Accessory Belt) to Address A
Squeak, Squeal, or Chirp Sound
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin announces a service part number change for the V-Belt (serpentine drive/accessory belt)
applicable to the vehicles specified above. This part is being replaced to address a slip-type sound
(squeak, squeal or chirp) due to a production variation found in the original belt. If presented with
one of the above listed vehicles exhibiting this condition, replace the existing V-Belt (serpentine
drive/ accessory belt) with the new part number shown below.
PART NUMBER
APPLICABILITY
PART NAME
OLD PART NUMBER
NEW PART NUMBER
2013 -2014MY
Legacy and Outback
V-Belt
809221190
809221160
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
Follow the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual for replacement of the V-Belt
(serpentine drive belt).
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using
the following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
LABOR
OPERATION #
DRIVE BELT R&R
A241-083
FAIL CODE LABOR TIME
CAX-25
0.3
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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: 02-156-14; Date: 05/27/14
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