Design Change to Rear Combination Lamps to Prevent Insect Intrusion – 2013-2014 Subaru BRZ

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Bulletin Number: 12-162-14; Date: 02/27/14 Page 1 INTRODUCTION A design change has been made to the rear combination lamp assemblies and the packing (gaskets) to prevent insects from getting inside the housings. Extra ribbing has been added around the vehicle harness connector openings along with a revised shape and addition of double-sided tape to the gaskets for improved sealing. COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION The revised combination lamps and gaskets were incorporated into production starting with the following VIN: E*601089. PART INFORMATION PART NAME PART NUMBER LOCATION Lens and Body Compl. 84912CA061 Right 84912CA071 Left Packing 84940CA061 Right 84940CA071 Left NUMBER: 12-162-14 DATE: 02/27/14 APPLICABILITY: 2013-14MY BRZ SUBJECT: Design Change to Rear Combination Lamps to Prevent Insect Intrusion 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. 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. Continued… New Gasket Bulletin Number: 12-162-14; Date: 02/27/14 Page 2 SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION • Remove the 3 retaining clips for the trunk threshold trim then, using a plastic trim tool, lift the trim to release the hidden trim clips located on the underside. • Take out the 6 retaining clips from the trunk side liners then remove it to gain access to the combination lamp mounting nuts. Replace BOTH combination lamp assemblies. • After removing the 4 mounting nuts from each lamp, unplug and remove the combination lamp assemblies. • Transfer the wiring harness and bulb sockets to the replacement combination lamps. Use caution to avoid touching the bulbs. If touched, oil will transfer from your fingers and likely cause premature bulb failure. Use rubbing alcohol to clean any bulb that is touched before reinstallation. • Peel the tape backing of the new gaskets to expose the adhesive then install the gasket down over the mounting studs. Position the revised shape area and adhesive of the gasket over the additional ribbing and align the edge with the white harness connector as shown in the photos below (right side lamp shown). • Refit the combination lamp assemblies to the vehicle but before tightening the retaining nuts, confirm the new gaskets are in the proper position as shown in the photo below (left side shown). Continued… Bulletin Number: 12-162-14; Date: 02/27/14 Page 3 • The proper torque sequence must be followed as shown in the following illustrations or damage to the combination lamp assembly may result. The torque specification for the retaining nuts is 4.5 Nm (39 inch-pounds). • Be sure the inner lip of the trunk weatherstrip is positioned back over top of the trunk liners as shown below. • Start the vehicle and verify all the combination lamp functions operate properly to complete the repair. TIPS: • When reinstalling the left side trunk trim, always remember to reconnect the harness for the trunk release cancel switch. L/H Sequence R/H Sequence Continued… Bulletin Number: 12-162-14; Date: 02/27/14 Page 4 • When reinstalling the trunk threshold trim, put the trim in place but do not engage the hidden trim clips on the underside. This makes it easier to align the trim with the holes and reinstall the 3 retaining clips. Once those 3 clips are locked in, push down vertically on the trim to engage the hidden body fasteners locking the threshold trim in place. 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 BOTH REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLIES R&R A916-204 XCB-48 0.4

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