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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:	2009-2013MY Forester
SUBJECT: Service Manual Corrections
NUMBER:
DATE:
18-165-13
01/10/13
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals
available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. The tables contained within
this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to
always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information. Printed pages will
not be made available to update printed Service Manuals.
Paper manuals may have different page numbering then what is reflected below, based on
multiple new and revised pages. Please refer to the information contained on the STI web site
for all future, update service manual information.
YEAR
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
MODEL
SECTION
PAGE(S)
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
Engine 1
ME(H4DO)-18, 238, 239,
242, 243, 272, 275, 278,
281, 284, 286
Special Tool for connecting rod bolt listed.
Transmission
4AT(diag)-39
Diagnostic steps for DTC P0712 changed.
Chassis
VDC(diag)-65
Diagnostic steps for DTC C0052 changed.
Engine 1
ME(H4DO)-18, 238, 239,
242, 243, 272, 275, 278,
281, 284, 286
Special Tool for connecting rod bolt listed.
Transmission
4AT(diag)-41
Diagnostic steps for DTC P0712 changed.
Chassis
VDC(diag)-69
Diagnostic steps for DTC C0052 changed.
Transmission
4AT(diag)-41
Diagnostic steps for DTC P0712 changed.
Chassis
VDC(diag)-68
Diagnostic steps for DTC C0052 changed.
Transmission
4AT(diag)-38
Diagnostic steps for DTC P0712 changed.
Chassis
VDC(diag)-67
Diagnostic steps for DTC C0052 changed.
Body
AB(diag)-114
Diagnostic points for step 2 changed for DTC F4.
Chassis
VDC(diag)-65
Diagnostic steps for DTC C0052 changed.
Forester
Forester
Forester
Forester
Forester
Bulletin Number: 18-165-12; Date: 01/10/13
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