Service Manual Corrections – 2010-2016 Subaru

NUMBER: 18-185-16
DATE: 03/10/16

APPLICABILITY:	2010-16MY Legacy and Outback
	2013-14MY Tribeca
	2012-16MY Impreza
	2012-16MY WRX&STI
	2012-16MY Forester
	2013-16MY BRZ
SUBJECT:	Service Manual Corrections

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	DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
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 STI web site for all future, update service manual information.
2016	Legacy & Outback	Engine 1	EN(H4DO)(diag)- 275, 278, 282, 284	DTC Component Descriptions changed.
		Engine 2	EN(H6DO)(diag)- 306, 375	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Transmission	CVT(diag)- 126-133	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Body	AC(diag)- 11	Diagnostic steps changed.
			AB- 26, 27, 29, 31	Inspections changed.
			GW- 45-47	Windshield installation steps changed.
			PRG- 2, 9, 10	New illustration and caution changes.
			PRG(diag)- 57, 58	Diagnostic steps added.
			LAN(diag)- 40	Diagnostic steps changed.
			LAN(diag)- 88, 89, 91	LAN DTC check sheet changed.
			ES- 28-30	Camera adjustments and error list added.
2015	Legacy & Outback	Engine 1	FU(H4DO)- 19, 20, 32, 33	Intake Manifold images and steps changed.
			EC(H4DO)- 2, 27, 28, 45	New and updated images and steps for EGR service.
			EN(H4DO)(diag) 87, 91, 226, 253, 269, 271, 273, 275, 281	Diagnostic steps changed.
			EN(H4DO)(diag)- 93, 95, 97, 99	DTC Component Descriptions changed.
		Engine 2	CO(H6DO)- 8	Radiator Fan diagram changed.
			EN(H6DO)(diag) 92, 95, 280, 306, 313, 315, 317, 319, 325	Diagnostic steps changed.

YEAR	MODEL	SECTION	PAGE	DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
2015 (cont.)	Legacy & Outback	Transmission	CVT(diag)- 104-110	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Chassis	VDC(diag)- 20, 49, 54, 61, 63, 88	Diagnostic steps changed.
			PS(diag)- 12, 30	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Body	AC(diag)- 16	Diagnostic steps changed.
			AB- 23-25, 27, 29	Inspections changed.
			PSM(diag)- 9, 24	Diagnostic steps changed.
			PRG- 2, 9, 10	New illustration and caution changes.
			PRG(diag)- 38, 55	Diagnostic steps changed and added.
			IM(diag)- 37	Diagnostic steps changed.
			LAN(diag)- 36	Diagnostic steps changed.
			LAN(diag)- 81, 82, 84	LAN DTC check sheet changed.
			ES- 27-29	Diagnostic steps changed and added.
			BC(diag)- 54	Diagnostic steps changed.
2014	Legacy & Outback	Engine 1	EN(H4DO)(diag)- 206	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Engine 2	EN(H6DO)(diag)- 259, 261, 263	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Body	AB- 26, 27, 29, 31	Inspections changed.
2013	Legacy & Outback	Engine 1	EN(H4DO)(diag)- 208	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Engine 2	EN(H6DO)(diag)- 260, 262, 264	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Body	AB- 30-32, 35	Inspections changed.
2012	Legacy & Outback	Body	AB- 29-31, 35	Inspections changed.
2011	Legacy & Outback	Body	AB- 28-30, 33	Inspections changed.
2010	Legacy & Outback	Body	AB- 26, 27, 30	Inspections changed.
2014	Tribeca	Engine	EN(H6DO)(diag) 244, 246, 248	Diagnostic steps changed.
2013	Tribeca	Engine	EN(H6DO)(diag) 245, 248, 249	Diagnostic steps changed.
2016	Impreza	Engine 1	EN(H4DO w/o HEV)(diag) 332	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Body	AB- 30, 31, 33, 37	Inspections changed.
			ES- 28-30	Diagnostic steps changed and added.
2015	Impreza	Engine 1	EN(H4DO w/o HEV)(diag) 231	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Engine 2	EN(H4DO HEV)(diag)- 231	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Body	AB- 24, 25, 27, 31	Inspections changed.
			ES- 28-30	Diagnostic steps changed and added.
2014	Impreza	Engine 1	EN(H4DO HEV)(diag)-240	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Body	AB-33,34,36,40	Inspections changed.
2013	Impreza	Engine 1	EN(H4DO HEV)(diag)- 203	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Body	AB- 34, 37, 40	Inspections changed.
2012	Impreza	Engine 1	EN(H4DO HEV)(diag)- 194	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Body	AB- 32, 34, 38	Inspections changed.
2016	WRX & STI	Engine 1	EN(STI)(diag)- 243, 245, 247	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Engine 2	EN(w/o STI)(diag)- 280	Diagnostic steps changed.
		Body	AB- 26, 27, 29, 31	Inspections changed.
			ES- 20, 27, 29-32	Diagnostic steps changed and added.

YEAR		MODEL	SECTION	PAGE	DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
2015		WRX & STI	Engine 1	EN(STI)(diag)- 229, 231, 233	Diagnostic steps changed.
			Engine 2	EN(w/o STI)(diag)- 280	Diagnostic steps changed.
			Body	AB- 26, 27, 29, 31	Inspections changed.
2014		WRX & STI	Engine 1	EN(H4DOTC)(diag) 248, 250, 252	Diagnostic steps changed.
2013		WRX & STI	Engine 1	EN(H4DOTC)(diag) 246, 248, 250	Diagnostic steps changed.
2012		WRX & STI	Engine 1	EN(H4DOTC)(diag) 236, 238, 240	Diagnostic steps changed.
2016		Forester	Body & Electrical/ Wiring System	General Description	Illustration ch anged
				Removal & Installation	Steps changed and added
			Transmission	General Description	Illustration changed
			Diagnostics	DTC’s B2282 & 2283	Diagnostic steps changed.
				DTC P0451	Diagnostic steps changed.
				DTC P0451	Diagnostic steps changed.
			SRS Airbag System	Inspection after collision	Inspections changed.
2015		Forester	Engine 1	EN(H4DO)(diag)- 209	Diagnostic steps changed.
			Body	AB- 26, 27, 29, 31	Inspections changed.
				PRG- 2, 10, 11, 15, 16	New illustration and caution changes.
				KPS(diag)- 52, 54	Diagnostic steps changed.
2014		Forester	Engine 1	EN(H4DO)(diag)- 209	Diagnostic steps changed.
			Body	AB-29, 32, 36	Inspections changed.
				PRG- 2, 10, 11, 15, 16	New illustration and caution changes.
				KPS(diag)- 47, 49	Diagnostic steps changed.
2013		Forester	Engine 1	EN(H4DO)(diag)- 199	Diagnostic steps changed.
			Engine 2	EN(H4DO)(diag) 216, 218, 220	Diagnostic steps changed.
2012		Forester	Engine 1	EN(H4DO)(diag)- 199	Diagnostic steps changed.
2016		BRZ	Manual Transmission	Removal	Steps changed.
2015		BRZ	Manual Transmission	Removal	Steps changed.
2014		BRZ	Manual Transmission	Removal	Steps changed.
2013		BRZ	Manual Transmission	Removal	Steps changed.

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