NHTSA ID Number: 10235896
Manufacturer Communication Number: 077813R
Summary
Insect Entry into Rear Combination Lamps
NUMBER: 07-78-13R
DATE: 10/02/13
REVISED: 10/08/13
APPLICABILITY: | 2012-13MY Impreza 2.0L 4-Door Sedan Models |
SUBJECT: | Insect Entry into Rear Combination Lamps |
INTRODUCTION
In the event of a customer concern regarding insects found inside the rear combination lamps, a countermeasure lamp assembly is now available to prevent the intrusion. The new combination lamps have an additional lip molded around the three bulb socket areas which decreases the gap between the socket and the housing from 2mm to 0.5mm.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The countermeasure combination lamps were incorporated into production 6/20/2013. Reference illustrations below show the difference between the old and new style combination lamps.
PART INFORMATION
PART NAME | PART NUMBER |
Lens & Body Compl (Right) | 84912FJ181 |
Lens & Body Compl (Left) | 84912FJ191 |
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
Disconnect the combination lamp wiring harness connector and remove the four retaining nuts. Then slide the lamp assembly directly rearward to disengage it from the retaining clip.
Be careful not to damage the retaining clip.
- Always replace the packing / gasket (included) with the new combination lamp assembly.
- After confirming the new lamp assembly is properly slid back on to the retaining clip, tighten the 4 retaining nuts to 7.5 Nm (5.5 ft. lbs.).
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2012-2013 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 07-78-13R
DATE: 10/02/13
REVISED: 10/08/13
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10235896
MC-10235896-9999.pdf 625.132KB
MC-10235896-9999
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Bulletin Number: 07-78-13; Date: 10/08/13 Page 1 INTRODUCTION In the event of a customer concern regarding insects found inside the rear combination lamps, a countermeasure lamp assembly is now available to prevent the intrusion. The new combination lamps have an additional lip molded around the three bulb socket areas which decreases the gap between the socket and the housing from 2mm to 0.5mm. COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION The countermeasure combination lamps were incorporated into production 6/20/2013. Reference illustrations below show the difference between the old and new style combination lamps. NUMBER: 07-78-13R DATE: 10/02/13 REVISED: 10/08/13 APPLICABILITY: 2012-13MY Impreza 2.0L 4-Door Sedan Models SUBJECT: Insect Entry into Rear Combination Lamps 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. Additional ribbing added to the outside of the bulb socket areas. NEW OLD Outer Lens Bulletin Number: 07-78-13; Date: 10/08/13 Page 2 PART INFORMATION PART NAME PART NUMBER Lens & Body Compl (Right) 84912FJ181 Lens & Body Compl (Left) 84912FJ191 SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION • Disconnect the combination lamp wiring harness connector and remove the four retaining nuts. Then slide the lamp assembly directly rearward to disengage it from the retaining clip. Be careful not to damage the retaining clip. • Always replace the packing / gasket (included) with the new combination lamp assembly. • After confirming the new lamp assembly is properly slid back on to the retaining clip, tighten the 4 retaining nuts to 7.5 Nm (5.5 ft. lbs.). 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 One Rear Combination Lamps R&R A916-201 XCB-48 0.2 Both Rear Combination Lamps R&R A916-204 0.4 Retaining Clip
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