Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated – 2011 and Later Subaru FA or FB Engines

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Bulletin Number: 02-140-13; Date: 04/25/13 Page 1 INTRODUCTION This Bulletin provides a procedure for reinstallation of the oil filler cap sealing ring in the event it comes unseated upon oil filler cap removal. SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION • When removing the oil filler cap, if the sealing gasket has come loose, inspect it and the receiving groove (see photo below, left) for any dirt or debris. If any is found, remove the sealing gasket completely and clean it along with the receiving groove in the filler cap thoroughly. • Reinstall the sealing gasket into the oil filler cap receiving groove until fully seated with the squared edge up as shown in the photo below, right. NUMBER: 02-140-13 DATE: 04/25/13 APPLICABILITY: 2011MY and Later, All Models with FA or FB Engines SUBJECT: Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated SERVICE INFORMATION 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. Oil Filler Cap Push the sealing gasket into the cap’s receiving groove until it is fully seated. Square Edge UP Sealing Gasket Cross-Sectional View of the Oil Filler Cap Receiving groove Square edge UP

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