Power Window Switch Changes – 2012-2019 Subaru

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NUMBER: 07-152-19R
DATE: 05/02/19
REVISED: 01/31/20
APPLICABILITY: 2012-19MY Legacy and Outback
2014-16MY Impreza
2014-17 Crosstrek
2012-18MY Forester
2014-19MY WRX and WRX STI
SUBJECT: Power Window Switch Changes
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
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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.
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INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address
the following customer concerns:
• Power windows inoperative from the driver’s door master and / or passenger front door
switch
• Unable to remotely operate other door windows from the driver’s door master switch
• One-Touch Auto Up / Down features inoperative from either / both front door switches.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new switches were incorporated into production as per the
table:
PART INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specifi c VIN being
repaired.
Model Starting VIN
Legacy H3066346
Outback H3425714
Impreza 4-Door H3618034
Impreza 5-Door H3735852
Crosstrek HG272591
Forester HH592435
WRX / STI H8831964
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ATTENTION:
GENERAL MANAGER 
PARTS MANAGER 
CLAIMS PERSONNEL 
SERVICE MANAGER 
IMPORTANT – All
Service Personnel
Should Read and
Initial in the boxes
provided, right.
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Use the part number on the label to distinguish between the old and new switches as shown below:
When diagnosis identifi es a faulty Power Window switch, use the table below for determining which
switch(s) to order and replace.
Power Window Switch Replacement Table
Vehicle
Model
Model Year Main Sub Part Number
L/F
Door
(Main)
R/F
Door
(Sub)
Legacy /
Outback
2012-13
X
83071AJ21B
R
R
83071AJ22B
2014 83071AL04B N/A
2015
83071AL05C
R
X 83071AL17C N/A
2016-17
X 83071AL34C R
X 83071AL37C N/A
X
83071AL38B
R
83071AL44C
2018-19
83071AL55B
N/A
83071AL56B
2019
83071AL57B
83071AL58B
X
83071AL63B
83071AL64B
83071AL65B
83071AL66B
Impreza 2014-16
X
83071FJ101
R N/A
Crosstrek 2014-17 83071FJ111
Forester
2013-16
X
83071SG011
R
N/A
83071SG021
2016-18
83071SG072
R
X 83071SG122 N/A
WRX /
WRX STI
2014-15 X 83071VA011 R
R
2016-17 X 83071VA131 N/A
2015-17
X
83071VA201
R
83071VA332
83071VA350
N/A
2018-19 83071VA351
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NOTES:
• The table above does not include all sub-switch part numbers. ALWAYS Refer to the
Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) for the most up-to-date parts ordering and applicability
information.
• “X” denotes whether the switch is a Main (driver’s front door) or a Sub (passenger front door
switch).
• “R” means replace. On MOST Legacy / Outback models the Main and R/F (sub) switches
should be replaced as a set.
• “N/A” means the corresponding Main or Sub switch does NOT need to be replaced.
• Always order the most up-to-date replacement switch(s) based on the specifi c VIN being
repaired.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The service procedures for power window switch replacement remain unchanged. Always refer to
the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed before
proceeding. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an eff ective
repair the fi rst time and every time.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Whenever the battery is disconnected (or an applicable power
window switch replaced), the power window initialization procedure must be performed to restore
proper auto-up / down functionality.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or covered by an active Subaru
Added Security Classic or Gold plan, refer to the Labor Time Guide on Subarunet for the proper
claim coding information.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as
previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.
• Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.
• Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.