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NHTSA ID Number: 10233139
Manufacturer Communication Number: TechTIPS
Summary
Tip issues
ARTICLES CONTAINED IN THIS ISSUE
CODE ARTICLE………………….. PAGE
(01) Rear Bumper Underguard…. 1
(01) Auto Dimming Side Mirror with Approach Lighting……. 2
(01) Trailer Hitch………………… 7
(01) Remote Engine Start Key Start…………………… 9
(01) Remote Engine Start Push Button………………. 12
(01) 110 Power Outlet…………. 13
(01) Auto Dimming Home Link Mirror …………………….. 18
(01) Bumper Cover Installation Tips……………24
(01) Sports Grille……………….25
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
SUBARU | FORESTER | 2014 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
SUTTIPS0413 – 2014 Forester Accessory TechTIPS Newsletter
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10233139
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2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 1 Technical Support Line Newsletter 2014 Forester Tips Issue HELPING TO ACHIEVE THE PREMIUM SERVICE EXPERIENCE REAR BUMPER UNDERGUARD ARTICLES CONTAINED IN THIS ISSUE CODE ARTICLE………………….. PAGE (01) Rear Bumper Underguard…. 1 (01) Auto Dimming Side Mirror with Approach Lighting……. 2 (01) Trailer Hitch………………… 7 (01) Remote Engine Start Key Start…………………… 9 (01) Remote Engine Start Push Button………………. 12 (01) 110 Power Outlet…………. 13 (01) Auto Dimming Home Link Mirror …………………….. 18 (01) Bumper Cover Installation Tips……………24 (01) Sports Grille……………….25 01 The Subaru TechTIPS newsletter is intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. Articles 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 your vehicle has or will have that condition. Impreza, Legacy, Justy, Loyale, Outback, Forester, Subaru SVX, WRX, WRX STI, L.L. Bean, Baja, Tribeca, BRZ, XV Crosstrek and “Quality Driven” are Registered Trademarks. 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. CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS “ISO 14001 COMPLIANT” 5/16” Roll under to remove all gaps and drill under holes. 3/8” 1/4” 1/4” 3/8” Dealer Template 1 2 3 4 5 20 in-lbs Push Clips This edition contains highlights and tips for installation of various ‘14 Forester accessories. Please always refer to the installation instructions found on the Subaru Technical Information Site 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 2 AUTO DIMMING SIDE MIRROR WITH APPROACH LIGHTING 01 Release Mirror Assemble Springs Assemble Springs Pre-arranged Connector Continued… Apply Grease 1 2 3 4 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 3 AUTO DIMMING SIDE MIRROR WITH APPROACH LIGHTING (CONTINUED) 01 Unclip side harness Connect lower harness Route lower harness through under side clip. Continued… 5 6 7 7 Route side harness under side clip, on top of lower harness. 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 4 AUTO DIMMING SIDE MIRROR WITH APPROACH LIGHTING (CONTINUED) 01 Twist lower harness and side harness together. Continued… 9 10 Twist wires two times to take up excess slack. Connect side harness. Secure connector in holder. At this point its ok if lower harness comes out of side clip. It will be held by side harness 11 12 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 5 Press Down to Snap & Lock Hook Mirror Connect Terminals Hook clips to mirror plate. AUTO DIMMING SIDE MIRROR WITH APPROACH LIGHTING (CONTINUED) 01 Continued… 13 14 15 16 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 6 Harness not visible. Harness stays back though mirror’s entire range of motion. AUTO DIMMING SIDE MIRROR WITH APPROACH LIGHTING (CONTINUED) 01 17 18 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 7 TRAILER HITCH 01 Continued… R10 center pointR10 centrent le point01.97in 050mm 102 mm4.02 in5mm0.2in5mm0.2inExisting lineLigne existanteAlign with lower edge of bumperAligner avec le bord inférieur du pare-chocsPlace in the inside of the rear bumperPlacez à l’intérieur du pare-chocs arrièreCentre line of bumperLigne Centre du pare-chocs2-R10 Fascia Cutting Template Cut-out Trim Orientation Mount Locations Remove Heatshield/Drill Hole as specified Mount Bracket and Spacer washer Mount Bracket and Spacer washer 2X for Turbo Models 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 8 TRAILER HITCH (CONTINUED) 01 Pre-arranged Connector Harness Routing (Foam and Tape Locations) Mounting Module 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 9 REMOTE ENGINE START KEY START: ANTENNA MOUNTING FOR NON-EYESIGHT UNITS 01 Wrap the long piece of foam tape (supplied in the kit) along the length of the wire harness, starting 76mm (3”) to the left of the connector. 76mm (3”) The antenna is still mounted 1” to the left on the center line on the windshield. Once the foam has been wrapped along the entire length of the harness you may then tuck the harness behind the headliner working towards the LF A pillar. Continued… 1 2 3 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 10 REMOTE ENGINE START KEY START: ANTENNA MOUNTING FOR EYESIGHT UNITS 01 Continued… The top left corner of the antenna pod should be 20mm (3/4”) from the right corner of the A-pillar trim panel in a straight line and 10mm (3/8”) down from the headliner to the upper right corner of the antenna pod. The antenna should be level left to right. 1 2 3 Sunvisor 10mm 20mm 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 11 REMOTE ENGINE START KEY START 01 Run the wire harness down the A-pillar and zip-tie in the 6 locations circled in red. Once the 6 locations have been zip-tied then wrap each zip-tie with the supplied foam tape to eliminate the potential for rattles. Continued… 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 12 REMOTE ENGINE START PUSH BUTTON 01 Working back from the glove box area there are 2 tie-off locations behind the dash assembly before the center panel opening. At the center panel opening (where the RES harness is routed underneath the ducts and behind the two metal brackets) zip-tie the RES harness as shown in the lower left hand image. 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 13 110V POWER OUTLET 01 Continued… Template and cut orientation is rotated from previous 110V Power Outlet installs. The opening flap is now facing the LF seat. Mount the inverter so that the connector is facing towards the LF seat. 1 2 3 4 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 14 110V POWER OUTLET (CONTINUED) 01 Removal of center console for wire harness routing. With both hands grip the side console wings and pull towards you to remove. Ensure that both yellow retention clips are retained for reinstallation. Then remove the shift lever console plate. With the console plate removed the 2 screws for the center console can now be accessed. Continued… 5 6 7 8 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 15 110V POWER OUTLET (CONTINUED) 01 Tilt the center console back in order to begin harness routing. Route the wire harness underneath the carpet directly across from the e-brake assembly. Fish the harness underneath the RF seat, out from underneath the carpet flap and plug into the inverter. Continued… 9 10 11 12 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 16 110V POWER OUTLET (CONTINUED) 01 Continued… Apply aluminum tape to the wire harness exiting the inverter. 12 Inverter 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 17 110V POWER OUTLET (CONTINUED) 01 Four tie-off locations circled in red for securing the wire harness underneath the center console. 13 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 18 AUTO DIMMING HOME LINK MIRROR INCLUDING VEHICLES W/EYE SIGHT INSTALLATION 01 Carefully Pry off the Cover Apply protective tape to the eye sight camera openings. DO NOT TOUCH THE LENSES EyeSight Equipped Continued… Auto Dimming Home Link Mirror 1 2 3 4 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 19 AUTO DIMMING HOME LINK MIRROR INCLUDING VEHICLES W/EYE SIGHT INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 01 Using a 8mm socket remove the Eye Sight cover retaining bolts (2) Carefully support the headliner here when pulling down on the cover. EyeSight Equipped Continued… Carefully pull down on the cover from the headliner to remove the cover from the headliner. Support the front of the cover when removing. 5 6 7 8 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 20 AUTO DIMMING HOME LINK MIRROR INCLUDING VEHICLES W/EYE SIGHT INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 01 DO NOT TOUCH THE LENSES Locate the windshield upper shade center mark to align the mirror harness and cover EyeSight Equipped Continued… DO NOT TOUCH THE LENSES Remove the original mirror 9 10 11 12 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 21 Locate the OE wiring harness to connect the A/D / H/L mirror. Note: the connector is taped to the EyeSight wiring harness using “black” tape. The “black” electrical tape will not break away like the “blue” tape and must be carefully cut to allow the connector harness to extend closer to the opening. AUTO DIMMING HOME LINK MIRROR INCLUDING VEHICLES W/EYE SIGHT INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 01 EyeSight Equipped Continued… 13 14 15 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 22 Remove the sunshade holder using a small screwdriver in the locations shown AUTO DIMMING HOME LINK MIRROR INCLUDING VEHICLES W/EYE SIGHT INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 01 Supplemental Instructions to allow for easier access to pre-arranged connector. Remove the sunshade (2) Phillips screws Mirror connector Continued… 1 2 3 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 23 Remove this clip to allow the headliner to hang down to access the connector without damaging the headliner AUTO DIMMING HOME LINK MIRROR INCLUDING VEHICLES W/EYE SIGHT INSTALLATION* (CONTINUED) 01 Supplemental Instructions to allow for easier access to pre-arranged connector. Carefully access the connector without damaging the headliner 4 5 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 24 Pull the tape covers using the following steps 3 5 6 BUMPER COVER INSTALLATION TIPS 01 1 Temperature range 60 -110 degrees F. 2 4 Clean bumper surface with 70% -90% Alcohol using a clean towel. Remove tape cover #1 and ensure the edge (lip) fits the bumper contour all the way across, edge to edge. Align Center gate striker 1 2 3 4 After all tape covers are removed apply 15lbs. of pressure for 10 seconds to entire bumper cover. 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 25 SPORT GRILLE 01 Kit Contents (8) Washers Continued… 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 26 SPORT GRILLE (CONTINUED) 01 Lower Grille Section Removal Remove these clips to release the lower grille assembly (red) and remove the dust covers (green). Save to re-use when installing the new sport grille. Be careful when removing the end clips that have a rubber cover. The clip top will need to pop-up to allow the clip to be released without breakage. Continued… 1 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 27 SPORT GRILLE (CONTINUED) 01 Lower Grille Section Removal Carefully pull the grille free of the retaining claws after removing the screws without scratching the bumper skin painted surfaces. #1 Stubby Phillips Screwdriver Continued… 2 4 Claws Front Grill Lower Front Bumper (back side) 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 28 SPORT GRILLE (CONTINUED) 01 Upper Grille Section Removal Do not allow any of the nuts to drop into the engine compartment. Remove (8) Acorn Nuts Continued… 1 Hood Front Grill Center Open 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 29 SPORT GRILLE (CONTINUED) 01 Upper Grille Section Removal Recommend closing the hood to apply the required force to remove the upper grille section held in place by (1) center clip. Carefully pry “up” in the center area under the Subaru Emblem on the upper grille section to unseat the center clip. Continued… 2 Clip 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 30 Upper Grille Trim Removal It is easier to remove the upper grille trim with the hood closed to all for a better grip and minimize the possibility of damaging the hood. Remove the (2) 8mm screws and carefully remove the upper grille trim. Note: Ensure protective tape is used on the hood to prevent scratching. Continued… SPORT GRILLE (CONTINUED) 01 1 Protective Tape 9 Clips 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 31 SPORT GRILLE (CONTINUED) 01 New Upper Grille Trim Installation Transfer the (2) end slide bolts(studs) and sealing washers to the new upper grille trim section. Continued… 1 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 32 New Upper Grille Section Installation Transfer the (2) slide bolts(studs) and sealing washers to the new upper grille section. Continued… SPORT GRILLE (CONTINUED) 01 1 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 33 New Upper Grille Section Installation Continued… SPORT GRILLE (CONTINUED) 01 Torque all (8) Acorn Nuts to 40 in.lbs. 2 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 34 New Lower Grille Section Installation SPORT GRILLE (CONTINUED) 01 Continued… Carefully insert the new lower section grille claws into the bumper slots. Check to ensure fully locked in place. Do not scratch the painted bumper surface. 1 2014 Forester TechTIPS Page 35 New Lower Grille Section Installation SPORT GRILLE (CONTINUED) 01 Reinstall the air deflector (4) clips and the upper grille (4) clips including the (4) dust covers. Air Deflector Panel 2
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