Service Manual Corrections – 2007-2011 & 2013-2020 Subaru

NHTSA ID Number: 10173027

Manufacturer Communication Number: 18-198-20

Summary

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.

40 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
SUBARU	ASCENT	2019-2020
SUBARU	BRZ	2013-2020
SUBARU	FORESTER	2013-2020
SUBARU	LEGACY	2007-2011, 2015-2020
SUBARU	OUTBACK	2007-2011, 2015-2020

NUMBER: 18-198-20
DATE: 03/03/20

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. 

NUMBER: 18-198-20
DATE: 03/03/20

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Vehpow OBD2 Scanner, Code Reader OBDII Scan Tool for Check Engine Light/Oil Light Reset, Fast and Accurate Fault Diagnostic Scan Tool for Car 1996+, 2.8'' Color Screen

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