NHTSA ID Number: 10222354
Manufacturer Communication Number: 18-229-22
Summary
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals.
NUMBER: 18-229-22
DATE: 09/23/22
| APPLICABILITY: | 2005-22MY Forester |
| 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 | SUB-SECTION | PAGE or CHAPTER | DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE |
| 2005 | Forester | FU(H4SO) | FU(H4SO) | 39 | A Caution Was Added |
| FU(H4DOTC) | FU(H4DOTC) | 42 | A Caution Was Added | ||
| 2006 | Forester | FU(H4SO) | FU(H4SO) | 40 | A Caution Was Added |
| FU(H4DOTC) | FU(H4DOTC) | 45 | A Caution Was Added | ||
| 2007 | Forester | FU(H4SO) | FU(H4SO) | 40 | A Caution Was Added |
| FU(H4DOTC) | FU(H4DOTC) | 44 | A Caution Was Added | ||
| 2008 | Forester | FU(H4SO) | FU(H4SO) | 41 | A Caution Was Added |
| FU(H4DOTC) | FU(H4DOTC) | 46 | A Caution Was Added | ||
| 2009 | Forester | FU(H4SO) | FU(H4SO) | 13, 14 | Throttle Sensor Inspection Was Added |
| FU(H4DOTC) | FU(H4DOTC) | 13, 14 | Throttle Sensor Inspection Was Added | ||
| FU(H4SO) | FU(H4SO) | 40 | A Caution Was Added | ||
| FU(H4DOTC) | FU(H4DOTC) | 47 | A Caution Was Added |
| YEAR | MODEL | SECTION | SUB-SECTION | PAGE or CHAPTER | DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE |
| 2010 | Forester | EN(H4SO) | EN(H4SO) Diag | 19 | Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Signal Voltages Were Changed |
| EN(H4DOTC) | EN(H4DOTC) Diag | 20 | Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Signal Voltages Were Changed | ||
| FU(H4SO) | FU(H4SO) | 46 | A Caution Was Added | ||
| FU(H4DOTC) | FU(H4DOTC) | 56 | A Caution Was Added | ||
| 2011 | Forester | SP(H4DO) | SP(H4DO) | 6, 7 | Standard Accelerator Pedal Sensor Voltages Were Changed |
| EN(H4DO) | EN(H4DO) Diag | 20 | Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Signal Voltages Were Changed | ||
| EN(H4DOTC) | EN(H4DOTC) Diag | 21 | Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Signal Voltages Were Changed | ||
| FU(H4DO) | FU(H4DO) | 102 | A Caution Was Added | ||
| AC Diag | AC Diag | 16 | Column Descriptions Were Changed On The Drive Signal Check Table | ||
| FU(H4DOTC) | FU(H4DOTC) | 58 | A Caution Was Added | ||
| 2012 | Forester | Engine | Speed Control Systems | Accelerator Pedal >Inspection | Standard Voltage Values Were Changed |
| Fuel Injection | ECM >Installation | A Caution Was Added | |||
| Diagnostics | Engine Diag | Engine Control Module >Electrical Specification | Acceleorator Pedal Position Sensor Values Were Changed On The Table | ||
| HVAC System Diag | Diag Chart for Self-Diagnosis >Operation | Column Descriptions Were Changed On The Drive Signal Check Table | |||
| Fuel Injection | Engine Control Module | Installation | A Caution Was Added | ||
| 2013 | Forester | Engine | Fuel Injection | ECM >Installation | A Caution Was Added |
| Diagnostics | HVAC System Diag | Diag Chart for Self-Diagnosis >Operation | Column Descriptions Were Changed On The Drive Signal Check Table | ||
| Fuel Injection | Engine Control Module | Installation | A Caution Was Added | ||
| 2014 | Forester | Suspension | Front Suspension | General Description >Component | The Front Suspension Illustration Was Changed |
| Rear Suspension | General Description >Component | The Rear Suspension Illustrations Were Changed | |||
| Body & Electrical/ Wiring System | Power Rear Gate System | PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation | Some Cautions Were Added | ||
| Transmission/ Transaxle | CVT | General Description >Component >Preperation Tool | Transmission Case Illustration Was Changed and SST Was Added | ||
| Transmission Case >Disassembly >Assembly | Removal & Installation Steps Were Added and A Tightening Tourque Was Added |
| YEAR | MODEL | SECTION | SUB-SECTION | PAGE or CHAPTER | DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE |
| 2014
(cont.) | Forester (cont.) | Engine | Mechanical | Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection | Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed |
| Cam Carrier >Assembly | Fujibond Instructions Were Added For The Scavenging Pump | ||||
| Fuel Injection | ECM >Installation | A Caution Was Added | |||
| ECM >Installation | A Caution Was Added | ||||
| Brakes | Brake | Master Cylinder >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||
| Brake Booster >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||||
| Brake Booster >Inspection | Notes Were Added | ||||
| 2015 | Forester | Suspension | Front Suspension | General Description >Component | The Front Suspension Illustration Was Changed |
| Rear Suspension | General Description >Component | The Rear Suspension Illustrations Were Changed | |||
| Body & Electrical/ Wiring System | Power Rear Gate System | PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation | Some Cautions Were Added | ||
| Transmission/ Transaxle | CVT | General Description >Component >Preperation Tool | Transmission Case Illustration Was Changed and SST Was Added | ||
| Transmission Case >Disassembly >Assembly | Removal & Installation Steps Were Added and A Tightening Tourque Was Added | ||||
| Engine | Mechanical | Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection | Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed | ||
| Cam Carrier >Assembly | Fujibond Instructions Were Added For The Scavenging Pump | ||||
| Fuel Injection | ECM >Installation | A Caution Was Added | |||
| Brakes | Brake | Master Cylinder >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||
| Brake Booster >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||||
| Brake Booster >Inspection | Notes Were Added | ||||
| Diagnostics | Engine Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 | Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 Of The TT |
| YEAR | MODEL | SECTION | SUB-SECTION | PAGE or CHAPTER | DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE |
| 2016 | Forester | Suspension | Front Suspension | General Description >Component | The Front Suspension Illustration Was Changed |
| Rear Suspension | General Description >Component | The Rear Suspension Illustrations Were Changed | |||
| Body & Electrical/ Wiring System | Power Rear Gate System | PRG Control
Module >Removal >Installation | Some Cautions Were Added | ||
| Engine | Mechanical | Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection | Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed | ||
| Cam Carrier >Assembly | Fujibond Instructions Were Added For The Scavenging Pump | ||||
| Fuel Injection | ECM >Installation | A Caution Was Added | |||
| Brakes | Brake | Master Cylinder >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||
| Brake Booster >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||||
| Brake Booster >Inspection | Notes Were Added | ||||
| Diagnostics | Engine Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 | Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 Of The TT | ||
| Engine Diag DOTC | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 >P2271 | The Yes/No For Step 3 Was Changed For DTC P2270 and Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 For DTC P2271 | |||
| 2017 | Forester | Suspension | Front Suspension | General Description >Component | The Front Suspension Illustration Was Changed |
| Rear Suspension | General Description >Component | The Rear Suspension Illustrations Were Changed | |||
| Diagnostics | Blind Spot Detection/ RCTA | List Of DTC >List | DTC B2304 Was Corrected On The List | ||
| Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2304 | Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 6 Of The TT | ||||
| Engine Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 | Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 Of The TT | |||
| Engine Diag DOTC | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 >P2271 | The Yes/No For Step 3 Was Changed For DTC P2270 and Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 For DTC P2271 | |||
| Engine | Mechanical | Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection | Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed | ||
| Cam Carrier >Assembly | Fujibond Instructions Were Added For The Scavenging Pump | ||||
| Fuel Injection | ECM >Installation | A Caution Was Added |
| YEAR | MODEL | SECTION | SUB-SECTION | PAGE or CHAPTER | DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE |
| 2017
(cont.) | Forester (cont.) | Body & Electrical/ Wiring System | Power Rear Gate System | PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation | Some Cautions Were Added |
| Lighting System | General Description >Specification >Preperation Tool | Stop Light Type Was Changed To Null And A General Tool Was Added To The Tool Table | |||
| Tail/Stop Light Bulb >Removal >Installation >Inspection | The Installation, Inspection and Removal Procedures Were Changed | ||||
| 2018 | Forester | Suspension | Front Suspension | General Description >Component | The Front Suspension Illustration Was Changed |
| Rear Suspension | General Description >Component | The Rear Suspension Illustrations Were Changed | |||
| Engine | Mechanical | Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection | Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed | ||
| Cam Carrier >Assembly | Fujibond Instructions Were Added For The Scavenging Pump | ||||
| Fuel Injection | ECM >Installation | A Caution Was Added | |||
| Brakes | Brake | Master Cylinder >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||
| Brake Booster >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||||
| Brake Booster >Inspection | Notes Were Added | ||||
| Diagnostics | Blind Spot Detection/ RCTA | List Of DTC >List | DTC B2304 Was Corrected On The List | ||
| Body & Electrical/ Wiring System | Power Rear Gate System | PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation | Some Cautions Were Added | ||
| Lighting System | General Description >Specification >Preperation Tool | Stop Light Type Was Changed To Null
And A General Tool Was Added To The Tool Table | |||
| Tail/Stop Light Bulb >Removal >Installation >Inspection | The Installation, Inspection and Removal Procedures Were Changed | ||||
| Diagnostics | Engine Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 | Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 Of The TT | ||
| Engine Diag DOTC | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 >P2271 | The Yes/No For Step 3 Was Changed For DTC P2270 and Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 For DTC P2271 |
| YEAR | MODEL | SECTION | SUB-SECTION | PAGE or CHAPTER | DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE |
| 2019 | Forester | Body & Electrical/ Wiring System | Power Rear Gate System | PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation | Some Cautions Were Added |
| Instrumentation/Driver Info | Combination Meter System >Operation -Variant Work | The Variant Work Procedure Was Changed | |||
| Seats | Seat Heater System >Inspection | Changes Were Made To The Seat Heater Switch Illumination TTs | |||
| Power Seat System >Inspection | Power Seat System Inspection Items 10-16 Were Changed | ||||
| Engine |
Mechanical | Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection | Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed | ||
| Cam Carrier >Assembly | Fujibond Instructions Were Added For The Scavenging Pump | ||||
| Fuel Injection | ECM >Installation | A Caution Was Added | |||
| Brakes | Brake | Master Cylinder >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||
| Brake Booster >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||||
| Brake Booster >Inspection | Notes Were Added | ||||
| Diagnostics | Eyesight | ACC Cancel Code Display >List | 0A Content of Diagnosis Was Changed | ||
| Reverse Automatic Braking Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2C11 | Step 2 Of The TT Was Changed | |||
| Driver Monitor Diag | Cancel Code >List | The Cancel Code List Was Changed | |||
| Engine Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 | Step 3 Of The TT Was Changed | |||
| Transmission Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC | The Trouble Trees For DTCs P0962, P0963, P0966, P0970, P0971, P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P2763, and P2764 Were Changed | |||
| Infotainment Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2255 | The Entire Diagnostic Procedure Was Changed |
| YEAR | MODEL | SECTION | SUB-SECTION | PAGE or CHAPTER | DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE |
| 2020 | Forester | Body & Electrical/ Wiring System | Power Rear Gate System | PRG Control
Module >Removal >Installation | Some Cautions Were Added |
| Instrumentation/Driver Info | Combination Meter System >Operation -Variant Work | The Variant Work Procedure Was Changed | |||
| Seats | Seat Heater System >Inspection | Changes Were Made To The Seat Heater Switch Illumination TTs | |||
| Power Seat System >Inspection | Power Seat System Inspection Items 10-16 Were Changed | ||||
| Engine | Mechanical | Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection | Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed | ||
| Fuel Injection | ECM >Installation | A Caution Was Added | |||
| Brakes | Brake | Master Cylinder >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||
| Brake Booster >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||||
| Brake Booster >Inspection | Notes Were Added | ||||
| Diagnostics | Driver Monitor Diag | Cancel Code >List | The Cancel Code List Was Changed | ||
| Eyesight | ACC Cancel Code Display >List | 0A Content of Diagnosis Was Changed | |||
| Reverse Automatic Braking Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2C11 | Step 2 Of The TT Was Changed | |||
| Engine Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 | Step 3 Of The TT Was Changed | |||
| Blind Spot Detection/ RCTA | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2350 >B2351 | A Caution Was Added | |||
| Transmission Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC | The Trouble Trees For DTCs P0962, P0963, P0966, P0970, P0971, P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P2763, and P2764 Were Changed | |||
| Infotainment Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2255 | The Entire Diagnostic Procedure Was Changed | |||
| Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2255 | The Entire Diagnostic Procedure Was Changed |
| YEAR | MODEL | SECTION | SUB-SECTION | PAGE or CHAPTER | DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE |
| 2021 | Forester | Body & Electrical/ Wiring System | Power Rear Gate System | PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation | Some Cautions Were Added |
| Instrumentation/Driver Info | Combination Meter System >Operation -Variant Work | The Variant Work Procedure Was Changed | |||
| Seats | Seat Heater System >Inspection | Changes Were Made To The Seat Heater Switch Illumination TTs | |||
| Power Seat System >Inspection | Power Seat System Inspection Items 10-16 Were Changed | ||||
| Brakes | Brake | Master Cylinder >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||
| Brake Booster >Removal | A Caution Was Added | ||||
| Brake Booster >Inspection | Notes Were Added | ||||
| Diagnostics | Driver Monitor Diag | Cancel Code >List | The Cancel Code List Was Changed | ||
| Engine Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 | Step 3 Of The TT Was Changed | |||
| Blind Spot Detection/ RCTA | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2350 >B2351 | A Caution Was Added | |||
| Infotainment Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2255 | The Entire Diagnostic Procedure Was Changed | |||
| 2022 | Forester | Diagnostics | Infotainment Diag | Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2255 | The Entire Diagnostic Procedure Was Changed |
18 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
SUBARU | FORESTER | 2005-2022 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 18-229-22
DATE: 09/23/22
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Bulletin Number: 18-229-22; Date: 09/23/22 Page 1 of 8 Continued… 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 SUB-SECTION PAGE or CHAPTER DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE 2005 Forester FU(H4SO) FU(H4SO) 39 A Caution Was Added FU(H4DOTC) FU(H4DOTC) 42 A Caution Was Added 2006 Forester FU(H4SO) FU(H4SO) 40 A Caution Was Added FU(H4DOTC) FU(H4DOTC) 45 A Caution Was Added 2007 Forester FU(H4SO) FU(H4SO) 40 A Caution Was Added FU(H4DOTC) FU(H4DOTC) 44 A Caution Was Added 2008 Forester FU(H4SO) FU(H4SO) 41 A Caution Was Added FU(H4DOTC) FU(H4DOTC) 46 A Caution Was Added 2009 Forester FU(H4SO) FU(H4SO) 13, 14 Throttle Sensor Inspection Was Added FU(H4DOTC) FU(H4DOTC) 13, 14 Throttle Sensor Inspection Was Added FU(H4SO) FU(H4SO) 40 A Caution Was Added FU(H4DOTC) FU(H4DOTC) 47 A Caution Was Added NUMBER: 18-229-22 DATE: 09/23/22 APPLICABILITY: 2005-22MY Forester SUBJECT: Service Manual Corrections 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. ©2021 Subaru of America, Inc. 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Bulletin Number: 18-229-22; Date: 09/23/22 Page 2 of 8 YEAR MODEL SECTION SUB-SECTION PAGE or CHAPTER DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE 2010 Forester EN(H4SO) EN(H4SO) Diag 19 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Signal Voltages Were Changed EN(H4DOTC) EN(H4DOTC) Diag 20 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Signal Voltages Were Changed FU(H4SO) FU(H4SO) 46 A Caution Was Added FU(H4DOTC) FU(H4DOTC) 56 A Caution Was Added 2011 Forester SP(H4DO) SP(H4DO) 6, 7 Standard Accelerator Pedal Sensor Voltages Were Changed EN(H4DO) EN(H4DO) Diag 20 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Signal Voltages Were Changed EN(H4DOTC) EN(H4DOTC) Diag 21 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Signal Voltages Were Changed FU(H4DO) FU(H4DO) 102 A Caution Was Added AC Diag AC Diag 16 Column Descriptions Were Changed On The Drive Signal Check Table FU(H4DOTC) FU(H4DOTC) 58 A Caution Was Added 2012 Forester Engine Speed Control Systems Accelerator Pedal >Inspection Standard Voltage Values Were Changed Fuel Injection ECM >Installation A Caution Was Added Diagnostics Engine Diag Engine Control Module >Electrical Specification Acceleorator Pedal Position Sensor Values Were Changed On The Table HVAC System Diag Diag Chart for Self-Diagnosis >Operation Column Descriptions Were Changed On The Drive Signal Check Table Fuel Injection Engine Control Module Installation A Caution Was Added 2013 Forester Engine Fuel Injection ECM >Installation A Caution Was Added Diagnostics HVAC System Diag Diag Chart for Self-Diagnosis >Operation Column Descriptions Were Changed On The Drive Signal Check Table Fuel Injection Engine Control Module Installation A Caution Was Added 2014 Forester Suspension Front Suspension General Description >Component The Front Suspension Illustration Was Changed Rear Suspension General Description >Component The Rear Suspension Illustrations Were Changed Body & Electrical/ Wiring System Power Rear Gate System PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation Some Cautions Were Added Transmission/ Transaxle CVT General Description >Component >Preperation Tool Transmission Case Illustration Was Changed and SST Was Added Transmission Case >Disassembly >Assembly Removal & Installation Steps Were Added and A Tightening Tourque Was Added Bulletin Number: 18-229-22; Date: 09/23/22 Page 3 of 8 Continued… YEAR MODEL SECTION SUB-SECTION PAGE or CHAPTER DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE 2014 (cont.) Forester (cont.) Engine Mechanical Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed Cam Carrier >Assembly Fujibond Instructions Were Added For The Scavenging Pump Fuel Injection ECM >Installation A Caution Was Added ECM >Installation A Caution Was Added Brakes Brake Master Cylinder >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Inspection Notes Were Added 2015 Forester Suspension Front Suspension General Description >Component The Front Suspension Illustration Was Changed Rear Suspension General Description >Component The Rear Suspension Illustrations Were Changed Body & Electrical/ Wiring System Power Rear Gate System PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation Some Cautions Were Added Transmission/ Transaxle CVT General Description >Component >Preperation Tool Transmission Case Illustration Was Changed and SST Was Added Transmission Case >Disassembly >Assembly Removal & Installation Steps Were Added and A Tightening Tourque Was Added Engine Mechanical Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed Cam Carrier >Assembly Fujibond Instructions Were Added For The Scavenging Pump Fuel Injection ECM >Installation A Caution Was Added Brakes Brake Master Cylinder >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Inspection Notes Were Added Diagnostics Engine Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 Of The TT Bulletin Number: 18-229-22; Date: 09/23/22 Page 4 of 8 Continued… YEAR MODEL SECTION SUB-SECTION PAGE or CHAPTER DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE 2016 Forester Suspension Front Suspension General Description >Component The Front Suspension Illustration Was Changed Rear Suspension General Description >Component The Rear Suspension Illustrations Were Changed Body & Electrical/ Wiring System Power Rear Gate System PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation Some Cautions Were Added Engine Mechanical Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed Cam Carrier >Assembly Fujibond Instructions Were Added For The Scavenging Pump Fuel Injection ECM >Installation A Caution Was Added Brakes Brake Master Cylinder >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Inspection Notes Were Added Diagnostics Engine Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 Of The TT Engine Diag DOTC Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 >P2271 The Yes/No For Step 3 Was Changed For DTC P2270 and Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 For DTC P2271 2017 Forester Suspension Front Suspension General Description >Component The Front Suspension Illustration Was Changed Rear Suspension General Description >Component The Rear Suspension Illustrations Were Changed Diagnostics Blind Spot Detection/ RCTA List Of DTC >List DTC B2304 Was Corrected On The List Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2304 Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 6 Of The TT Engine Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 Of The TT Engine Diag DOTC Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 >P2271 The Yes/No For Step 3 Was Changed For DTC P2270 and Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 For DTC P2271 Engine Mechanical Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed Cam Carrier >Assembly Fujibond Instructions Were Added For The Scavenging Pump Fuel Injection ECM >Installation A Caution Was Added Bulletin Number: 18-229-22; Date: 09/23/22 Page 5 of 8 Continued… YEAR MODEL SECTION SUB-SECTION PAGE or CHAPTER DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE 2017 (cont.) Forester (cont.) Body & Electrical/ Wiring System Power Rear Gate System PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation Some Cautions Were Added Lighting System General Description >Specification >Preperation Tool Stop Light Type Was Changed To Null And A General Tool Was Added To The Tool Table Tail/Stop Light Bulb >Removal >Installation >Inspection The Installation, Inspection and Removal Procedures Were Changed 2018 Forester Suspension Front Suspension General Description >Component The Front Suspension Illustration Was Changed Rear Suspension General Description >Component The Rear Suspension Illustrations Were Changed Engine Mechanical Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed Cam Carrier >Assembly Fujibond Instructions Were Added For The Scavenging Pump Fuel Injection ECM >Installation A Caution Was Added Brakes Brake Master Cylinder >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Inspection Notes Were Added Diagnostics Blind Spot Detection/ RCTA List Of DTC >List DTC B2304 Was Corrected On The List Body & Electrical/ Wiring System Power Rear Gate System PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation Some Cautions Were Added Lighting System General Description >Specification >Preperation Tool Stop Light Type Was Changed To Null And A General Tool Was Added To The Tool Table Tail/Stop Light Bulb >Removal >Installation >Inspection The Installation, Inspection and Removal Procedures Were Changed Diagnostics Engine Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 Of The TT Engine Diag DOTC Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 >P2271 The Yes/No For Step 3 Was Changed For DTC P2270 and Connector and Terminal Were Changed For Step 3 For DTC P2271 Bulletin Number: 18-229-22; Date: 09/23/22 Page 6 of 8 Continued… YEAR MODEL SECTION SUB-SECTION PAGE or CHAPTER DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE 2019 Forester Body & Electrical/ Wiring System Power Rear Gate System PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation Some Cautions Were Added Instrumentation/Driver Info Combination Meter System >Operation -Variant Work The Variant Work Procedure Was Changed Seats Seat Heater System >Inspection Changes Were Made To The Seat Heater Switch Illumination TTs Power Seat System >Inspection Power Seat System Inspection Items 10-16 Were Changed Engine Mechanical Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed Cam Carrier >Assembly Fujibond Instructions Were Added For The Scavenging Pump Fuel Injection ECM >Installation A Caution Was Added Brakes Brake Master Cylinder >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Inspection Notes Were Added Diagnostics Eyesight ACC Cancel Code Display >List 0A Content of Diagnosis Was Changed Reverse Automatic Braking Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2C11 Step 2 Of The TT Was Changed Driver Monitor Diag Cancel Code >List The Cancel Code List Was Changed Engine Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 Step 3 Of The TT Was Changed Transmission Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC The Trouble Trees For DTCs P0962, P0963, P0966, P0970, P0971, P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P2763, and P2764 Were Changed Infotainment Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2255 The Entire Diagnostic Procedure Was Changed Bulletin Number: 18-229-22; Date: 09/23/22 Page 7 of 8 Continued… YEAR MODEL SECTION SUB-SECTION PAGE or CHAPTER DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE 2020 Forester Body & Electrical/ Wiring System Power Rear Gate System PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation Some Cautions Were Added Instrumentation/Driver Info Combination Meter System >Operation -Variant Work The Variant Work Procedure Was Changed Seats Seat Heater System >Inspection Changes Were Made To The Seat Heater Switch Illumination TTs Power Seat System >Inspection Power Seat System Inspection Items 10-16 Were Changed Engine Mechanical Engine Oil Pressure >Inspection Engine Oil Pressure Inspection Values Were Changed Fuel Injection ECM >Installation A Caution Was Added Brakes Brake Master Cylinder >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Inspection Notes Were Added Diagnostics Driver Monitor Diag Cancel Code >List The Cancel Code List Was Changed Eyesight ACC Cancel Code Display >List 0A Content of Diagnosis Was Changed Reverse Automatic Braking Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2C11 Step 2 Of The TT Was Changed Engine Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 Step 3 Of The TT Was Changed Blind Spot Detection/ RCTA Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2350 >B2351 A Caution Was Added Transmission Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC The Trouble Trees For DTCs P0962, P0963, P0966, P0970, P0971, P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P2763, and P2764 Were Changed Infotainment Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2255 The Entire Diagnostic Procedure Was Changed Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2255 The Entire Diagnostic Procedure Was Changed Bulletin Number: 18-229-22; Date: 09/23/22 Page 8 of 8 YEAR MODEL SECTION SUB-SECTION PAGE or CHAPTER DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE 2021 Forester Body & Electrical/ Wiring System Power Rear Gate System PRG Control Module >Removal >Installation Some Cautions Were Added Instrumentation/Driver Info Combination Meter System >Operation -Variant Work The Variant Work Procedure Was Changed Seats Seat Heater System >Inspection Changes Were Made To The Seat Heater Switch Illumination TTs Power Seat System >Inspection Power Seat System Inspection Items 10-16 Were Changed Brakes Brake Master Cylinder >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Removal A Caution Was Added Brake Booster >Inspection Notes Were Added Diagnostics Driver Monitor Diag Cancel Code >List The Cancel Code List Was Changed Engine Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >P2270 Step 3 Of The TT Was Changed Blind Spot Detection/ RCTA Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2350 >B2351 A Caution Was Added Infotainment Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2255 The Entire Diagnostic Procedure Was Changed 2022 Forester Diagnostics Infotainment Diag Diagnostic Procedure w/ DTC >B2255 The Entire Diagnostic Procedure Was Changed
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