6MT Shifter Rattle – 2013 Subaru BRZ

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Bulletin Number: 03-71-13; Date: 07/01/13 Page 1 INTRODUCTION This Bulletin announces availability of a revised 6MT shifter lever and an enhancement to the reverse pull collar assembly designed to improve the operation of the reverse selection mechanism. In addition, this new assembly will eliminate a rattle sound from the shifter which may occur primarily in 3rd gear between 3500 and 6000 rpm. While the rattle condition is most noticeable in the listed gear and rpm range, it may in rare cases be noticeable under other conditions. COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION The new shift lever was incorporated into production in December, 2012 starting with VIN: D2605967. PART INFORMATION PART NAME PART NUMBER Lever Compl 35011CA010 SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION Once the customer’s concern has been confirmed to be associated with the shift lever, replace the lever assembly following the service procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual. NUMBER: 03-71-13 DATE: 07/01/13 APPLICABILITY: 2013MY BRZ SUBJECT: 6MT Shifter Rattle and Improvement to Reverse Pull Collar Operation SERVICE BULLETIN ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q CLAIMS PERSONNEL q SERVICE MANAGER q IMPORTANT – All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. Continued… 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. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS “ISO 14001 COMPLIANT” The international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. Bulletin Number: 03-71-13; Date: 07/01/13 Page 2 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 # FAIL CODE LABOR TIME Gear Shift Lever, Bushing and /or Boot R&R (includes all adjustments) A317-601 SAA-25 0.5

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