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Service Manual Corrections (18-179-15)

Publication date: 2015-03-04
Reference number: 18-179-15

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 18-179-15, Date of Issue:  March 04, 2015
SUBARU: 2008 Forester; 2011-2015 Forester

APPLICABILITY

2008MY Forester

2011-2015MY Forester

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 STIS web site for all future, update service manual information. 

YEAR MODEL SECTION PAGE(S) DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
2015 Forester Engine 1 EN(H4DO)(diag)-94,101 Diaganostic step added at step 1 for DTCs P0011,0021
EN(H4DO)(diag)-221 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC P0463.
Engine 2 FU(H4DOTC)-123 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor inspection steps changed/updated.
FU(H4DOTC)-130 Front Oxygen Sensor (A/F) Sensor inspection steps changed.
EN(H4DOTC)(diag)-96,99,110,113 Diaganostic step added at step 1 for DTCs P0011,0014,0021,0024
EN(H4DOTC)(diag)-272 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC P0463.
Transmission CVT(diag)-57,62,91,94,97,133, 137 Diagnostic steps changed for DTCs P0716, 072, 0841, 0842, 0843, 2747, 2751.
Chassis BR-21,35 Instructions for disc resurface instead of replacement is added.
BR-71,72 Stop Light Switch installation and inspections steps changed/updated.
BR-73,74 Stop Light Switch adjustement steps added.
Body AC-89-92,105 Inspection steps changed for the Evaporator Sensor.
IDI(diag)-33 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC B1500.
IDI(diag)-37,38 Diagnostics with Phenomenon step is added for MFD display screan.
BC(diag)-37-40 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC B1500.
2014 Forester Engine 1 EN(H4DO)(diag)-95,102 Diaganostic step added at step 1 for DTCs P0011,0021
EN(H4DO)(diag)-218 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC P0463.
EN(H4DO)(diag)-242 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC P0606.
Engine 2 FU(H4DOTC)-122 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor inspection steps changed/updated.
FU(H4DOTC)-125 Removal and installation steps changed for Wastegate control valve.
FU(H4DOTC)-130 Front Oxygen Sensor (A/F) Sensor inspection steps changed.
FU(H4DOTC)-133 Rear Oxygen Sensor inspection steps changed.
EN(H4DOTC)(diag)-95,98,109,112 Diaganostic step added at step 1 for DTCs P0011,0014,0021,0024
EN(H4DOTC)(diag)-268 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC P0463.
EN(H4DOTC)(diag)-292 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC P0606.
Transmission CVT(diag)-57,62,91,94,97,133, 137 Diagnostic steps changed for DTCs P0716, 072, 2746, 2750.
Chassis BR-21,35 Instructions for disc resurface instead of replacement is added.
BR-71,72 Stop Light Switch installation and inspections steps changed/updated.
BR-73,74 Stop Light Switch adjustement steps added.
Body ET-7,29-31 Rearview Camera inspection and adjustment notes/cautions changed.
IDI(diag)-32 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC B1500.
IDI(diag)-36,37 Diagnostics with Phenomenon step is added for MFD display screan.
BC(diag)-37-40 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC B1500.
2013 Forester Engine 1 EN(H4DO)(diag)-94,97 Diaganostic step added at step 1 for DTCs P0011,0021
Body AC-89-92,105 Inspection steps changed for the Evaporator Sensor.
2012 Forester Engine 1 EN(H4DO)(diag)-97,100 Diaganostic step added at step 1 for DTCs P0011,0021
Body AC-43-46 Inspection steps changed for the Evaporator Sensor.
2011 Forester Engine 1 EN(H4DO)(diag)-91,94 Diaganostic step added at step 1 for DTCs P0011,0021
2008 Forester Transmission 4AT(diag)-53,54 Diagnostic steps changed for DTC P0725.