NHTSA ID Number: 10234271
Manufacturer Communication Number: 1112312
Summary
Ice and Snow Clogging of Evaporative System Hoses
NUMBER: 11-123-12
DATE: 12/03/12
| APPLICABILITY: | 2011MY and later Forester |
| SUBJECT: | Ice and Snow Clogging of Evaporative System Hoses DTC P1449 |
INTRODUCTION
This Service Bulletin provides a repair method for DTC P1449 which can occur should ice and snow clog the evaporative emission system hoses and / or the drain separator. Although this condition is rare, it can occur during heavy snow conditions when combined with extended periods of highway driving. The repair involves removal of the drain separator and installation of an evaporative hose kit which prevents recurrence of the condition. Should DTC P1449 set at a time when snow and ice is not an issue, follow the diagnostic procedure for the code in the applicable Service Manual.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts Kit, part no. 42009SC000, contents shown in Figure 1 below.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
- Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly, mud flap (if equipped) and rear portion of the inner splash guard covering the filler neck.
- Disconnect the drain separator shown in the photo below from the drain hose.
- Remove and discard the drain separator and mounting bracket assembly.
Drain Separator and Mounting Bracket
Figure 2
Use Figure 2 above as a reference when performing the following steps of the kit installation.
- In place of the drain separator, connect the long end of the straight hose to the drain hose using a joint pipe.
- Wrap a rubber sheet around the straight hose. Center the sheet on the white mark supplied on the straight hose then secure the hose to the fuel tank flange hole using one of the tie-wraps.
(Extras of the rubber sheets are likely to be included in the kit.) - After wrapping the straight hose where indicated by the white marks and the filler pipe in the corresponding locations, secure the straight hose to the filler pipe as shown in Figure 2.
- Connect the short end of the straight hose to the end of the shaped hose that is opposite of the location mark using the other joint pipe.
- Wrap the connection (and the filler pipe) with a rubber sheet and secure it with a tie wrap as
shown in Figure 3 below.
Figure 3
- Temporarily reinstall the splash guard and confirm there is no interference between any of the new hoses and other components. Reposition the hoses as needed for adequate clearance.
- Complete the reinstallation of the splash guard, mud flap, and wheel assembly.
- Clear the ECM memory to complete the repair.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
SUBARU | FORESTER | 2011 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 11-123-12
DATE: 12/03/12
NHTSA ID Number: 10065083
Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-123-12
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Bulletin Number: 11-123-12; Date: 12/03/12 Page 1 INTRODUCTION This Service Bulletin provides a repair method for DTC P1449 which can occur should ice and snow clog the evaporative emission system hoses and / or the drain separator. Although this condition is rare, it can occur during heavy snow conditions when combined with extended periods of highway driving. The repair involves removal of the drain separator and installation of an evaporative hose kit which prevents recurrence of the condition. Should DTC P1449 set at a time when snow and ice is not an issue, follow the diagnostic procedure for the code in the applicable Service Manual. PARTS INFORMATION Parts Kit, part no. 42009SC000, contents shown in Figure 1 below. NUMBER: 11-123-12 DATE: 12/03/12 APPLICABILITY: 2011MY and later Forester SUBJECT: Ice and Snow Clogging of Evaporative System Hoses DTC P1449 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. Figure 1 Straight Hose Short End Rubber Sheets Long End Shaped Hose Tie Wraps Joint Pipes Bulletin Number: 11-123-12; Date: 12/03/12 Page 2 Continued… SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION • Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly, mud flap (if equipped) and rear portion of the inner splash guard covering the filler neck. • Disconnect the drain separator shown in the photo below from the drain hose. • Remove and discard the drain separator and mounting bracket assembly. Use Figure 2 above as a reference when performing the following steps of the kit installation. Figure 2 Drain Hose Connection point with joint pipe Straight Hose Rubber sheets and tie-wraps Filler Hose Fuel Tank Connection point with joint pipe Shaped Hose Fuel Filler pipe Location Mark Drain Separator and Mounting Bracket Bulletin Number: 11-123-12; Date: 12/03/12 Page 3 • In place of the drain separator, connect the long end of the straight hose to the drain hose using a joint pipe. • Wrap a rubber sheet around the straight hose. Center the sheet on the white mark supplied on the straight hose then secure the hose to the fuel tank flange hole using one of the tie-wraps. (Extras of the rubber sheets are likely to be included in the kit.) • After wrapping the straight hose where indicated by the white marks and the filler pipe in the corresponding locations, secure the straight hose to the filler pipe as shown in Figure 2. • Connect the short end of the straight hose to the end of the shaped hose that is opposite of the location mark using the other joint pipe. • Wrap the connection (and the filler pipe) with a rubber sheet and secure it with a tie wrap as shown in Figure 3 below. • Temporarily reinstall the splash guard and confirm there is no interference between any of the new hoses and other components. Reposition the hoses as needed for adequate clearance. • Complete the reinstallation of the splash guard, mud flap, and wheel assembly. • Clear the ECM memory to complete the repair. 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 REPAIR FOR ICE & SNOW CLOGGING DRAIN SEPARATOR A458-216 DCV-48 0.8 Figure 3 Shaped Hose Fuel Filler pipe Location Mark Rubber sheets secured with a tie-wrap
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