Service Procedure For Multi-Function Display (MFD) Wire Harness Repositioning (08-38-09)

SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD) WIRE HARNESS REPOSITIONING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

INTRODUCTION

Subaru has determined that certain 2010MY Legacy & Outback models produced before June 30, 2009 could have been manufactured with an improperly routed electrical wiring harness to the multi-function display unit. This condition could result in the wire harness connector making incomplete contact rendering the display inoperative including the front passenger's frontal airbag on/off indicator light. (This is a noncompliance with FMVSS 208.)

The following repair procedure should be followed when servicing vehicles affected by the Multi-Function Display (MFD) Wire Harness Stop Sale/Stop Ship notice released by Subaru on July 16, 2009.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the center panel assembly.
   CAUTION: Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin.
   1. Attach protective tape (shown in image as "a") to the meter visor (masking or painters tape may be used).
      Fig 1: Protective Tape In Meter Visor

      
   2. Insert a finger into the air vent grille and release the left and right clips at the top of the center panel. (A), (B)
      Fig 2: Removing Center Panel Assembly

      
   3. Insert a finger into the air vent grille and release the left and right clips at the center of the center panel. (C), (D)
   4. Release the clips at the bottom of the center panel and remove the center panel assembly.
3. Remove the audio assembly.
   1. Remove the left and right screws, and partially pull the audio out from center console.
   2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the audio assembly.
   Fig 3: Audio Assembly

   
4. Remove the navigation assembly (if equipped).
   1. Remove the left and right screws.
   2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the navigation assembly.
   Fig 4: Navigation Assembly

   
5. Remove the center speaker cover.
   1. Push up the center speaker cover from the audio space.
   2. Disconnect the claws and hooks and remove the center speaker cover.
   Fig 5: Center Speaker Cover

   
6. Remove the multi-function display.
   CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the multi-function display or instrument panel.
   1. Release the clips and claws, detach the multi display panel.
   2. Remove the screws and pull out the multi-function display towards you.
   Fig 6: Multi-function Display

   
7. Note the orientation of the multi-function display wiring harness. It will need to be moved to the left. (See Fig 7.)
   Fig 7: Multi-Function Display Wiring Harness

   
8. Push the wiring harness forward and to the left. Doing so will put some slack in the harness. The slack is necessary to insure that the wiring harness connector seats properly to the multi-function display. (See Fig 8.)
   Fig 8: Wiring Harness

   
9. Firmly press in on the multi-function display wiring harness connector to ensure it is properly seated to the multi-function display. (See Fig 9 and Fig 10.)
   Fig 9: Multi-Function Display Wiring Harness Connector

   
   Fig 10: Multi-Function Display Wiring Harness

   
   CAUTION: Make sure the electrical connector is connected securely.

   Make sure that the multi-function display operates normally.

10. Install the multi-function display in the reverse order of removal.

WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION

This repair can be claimed using the following:

LABOR DESCRIPTION	LABOR OPERATION #	FAIL CODE	LABOR TIME
MFD R&R	A849-021	TAQ-43	0.3