NHTSA ID Number: 10188198
Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-309-21
Summary
This bulletin announces a design change made to the replacement front console box cover.
NUMBER: 12-309-21
DATE: 02/25/21
| APPLICABILITY: | 2013-20MY BRZ |
| SUBJECT: | Front Console Box Cover- Design Change |
INTRODUCTION:
This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change made to the replacement front console box cover. The change involves addition of non-woven tape material to the replacement cover to match the original equipment part. The previous version of the replacement cover did not have the tape and may have created a rattling sound as a result.
PART INFORMATION:
| Description | Part Numbers |
| COVER-POCKET | 92169CA000 |
| 92169CA010 | |
| 92169CA040 | |
| 92169CA050 |
REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The service procedures for replacing the cover remain unchanged. REMINDER: Always take all proper precautions whenever working with and around these highly visible trim components to protect them from damage. Refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical for performing effective repairs first time, every time.
8 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
SUBARU | BRZ | 2013-2020 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 12-309-21
DATE: 02/25/21
MC-10188198-0001.pdf 1063.524KB
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- ✅Extremely temperature resistance, high noise resistance ,-40℉-257℉ is available for applying this wire harness tape. Ideal for automotive interior parts of the harness use noise reduction, such as the dashboard wire harness and main harness wound
- ✅Strong abrasion resistance wire harness tape,hard to pilling on the surface,chemical fiber cloth is used as the base material of the tape. Made of natural polymer compounds or artificially synthesized polymer compounds.Wire harness tape has the advantages of light resistance abrasion resistance,easy washing drying.
- ✅Excellent stain resistance and aging resistance wire harness tape, mainly be used in the engine compartment and battery winding insulation and protection,high quality wiring loom harness tape with RoHs and REACH approved
- High temp Wire Harness Automotive Cloth Tape with excellent sound and rattle dampening performance. Lessens coil whining and lasts well against elevated temperatures (-40℉ - 257℉).
- Sports a race-spec heavy-duty bundling performance but cleanly tears with just bare hands, EMPOWERING average car owners with LITTLE TO NO EXPERIENCE in automotive maintenance to achieve PROFESSIONAL-GRADE results in function and form.
- This Wire Loom Tape features an extremely strong adhesive but does not turn into a messy goo. Rated to last up to 6 years and can easily get you through 150k miles of mileage.
- Its bi-directional weave makes it puncture-resistant and abrasion and corrosion-resistant. This automotive felt tape preserves cables in their pristine condition.
- This engine tape wrap is similar, if not better, in thickness, tensile strength and looks with OEM wire harness tapes. Extra-sticky adhesive enables users to bundle hard-to-reach cables quickly.
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Bulletin Number: 12-309-21; Date: 02/25/21 Page 1 of 2 SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN 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 ISO 14001 is 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. NUMBER: 12-309-21 DATE: 02/25/21 APPLICABILITY: 2013-20MY BRZ SUBJECT: Front Console Box Cover- Design Change INTRODUCTION: This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change made to the replacement front console box cover. The change involves addition of non-woven tape material to the replacement cover to match the original equipment part. The previous version of the replacement cover did not have the tape and may have created a rattling sound as a result. PART INFORMATION: Description Part Numbers COVER-POCKET 92169CA000 92169CA010 92169CA040 92169CA050 REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired. 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. © 2021 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Bulletin Number: 12-309-21; Date: 02/25/21 Page 2 of 2 SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION: REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs. The service procedures for replacing the cover remain unchanged. REMINDER: Always take all proper precautions whenever working with and around these highly visible trim components to protect them from damage. Refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical for performing effective repairs first time, every time. 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.
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