NHTSA ID Number: 10234849
Manufacturer Communication Number: 1216114
Summary
Loose or Missing Fog Lamp Covers
NUMBER: 12-161-14
DATE: 01/15/14
| APPLICABILITY: | 2012MY-2014MY and Later 2.0L Impreza Models |
| SUBJECT: | Loose or Missing Fog Lamp Covers |
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin provides a service procedure for improving the retention of the fog lamp covers into the front bumper cover. If you receive a customer report of a loose, dislodged or missing fog lamp cover or bezel and there is no damage found on the front, bottom, or sides of the front bumper cover, the information in this bulletin may be applicable.
NOTE: If one side is affected, both sides must be repaired. The spacers must be added to any replacement covers before installation into vehicles prior to the VIN breaks below.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The size of the retaining tab openings in the front bumper cover has been reduced to improve retention of the fog lamp cover starting with the following VINs:
- 4-door Models: E*011070
- 5-door Models: E*237022
PART INFORMATION
P.n. 57739FJ000 consists of 6 rubber spacers to repair both fog lamp covers on 1 vehicle.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS:
Adhesive: 3M #08217
Adhesion Promoter: 3M #05907
Mixing Nozzles: 3M #08193
Applicator: 3M 08571 (or equivalent)
NOTE: This applicator and the mixing nozzles are the same as recommended in TSB 12-143-12.
All of these 3M items are readily available from most auto body supply stores.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
- Remove the 3 plastic clips and one screw from the front portion of the front splash shield.
- With the shield pulled down to gain access, reach in behind the bumper cover and carefully push on the upper inner corner fog light cover retaining tabs. While doing this, insert a plastic trim tool in the same spot on the outside of the bumper and twist to release the retaining tabs at that location. Take your time and be careful not to damage the bumper cover finish. Once the retaining tabs in the upper inside corner are released, the fog light cover removes easily.
- Refit the splash shield into position then reinstall the 3 plastic clips and retaining screw.
- Thoroughly clean the inside of the retaining tabs where the adhesive will be applied with a mild solvent or degreaser product like RM #900 Pre-Kleano (or equivalent).
- Apply the adhesion promoter to the inside surfaces of the 3 retaining tabs on each fog lamp cover as shown in the illustrations below.
- Make sure the spacers are also cleaned and ready to apply as once mixed, the adhesive has a relatively short working time of only about 3 minutes.
- Apply the adhesive to the inside of the retaining tabs then immediately position the rubber spacers on the inside of the retaining tabs as shown in the illustrations below.
- At room temperature, the adhesive is fully cured in about 60 minutes.
- Once the adhesive is cured, reinstall the fog lamp covers in the reverse order of removal to complete the repair.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2012-2014 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 12-161-14
DATE: 01/15/14
MC-10234849-9999.pdf 752.074KB
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Bulletin Number: 12-161-14; Date: 01/15/14 Page 1
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin provides a service procedure for improving the retention of the fog lamp covers into the
front bumper cover. If you receive a customer report of a loose, dislodged or missing fog lamp cover
or bezel and there is no damage found on the front, bottom, or sides of the front bumper cover, the
information in this bulletin may be applicable.
NOTE: If one side is affected, both sides must be repaired. The spacers must be added to any
replacement covers before installation into vehicles prior to the VIN breaks below.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The size of the retaining tab openings in the front bumper cover has been reduced to improve retention
of the fog lamp cover starting with the following VINs:
• 4-door Models: E*011070
• 5-door Models: E*237022
PART INFORMATION
P.n. 57739FJ000 consists of 6 rubber spacers to repair both fog lamp covers on 1 vehicle.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS:
NOTE: This applicator and the mixing nozzles are the same as recommended in TSB 12-143-12.
All of these 3M items are readily available from most auto body supply stores.
NUMBER: 12-161-14
DATE: 01/15/14
APPLICABILITY: 2012MY-2014MY and Later 2.0L Impreza Models
SUBJECT: Loose or Missing Fog Lamp Covers
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.
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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.
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Adhesive:
3M #08217
Adhesion
Promoter:
3M #05907
Mixing
Nozzles:
3M #08193
Applicator:
3M 08571
(or equivalent)
Bulletin Number: 12-161-14; Date: 01/15/14 Page 2
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
• Remove the 3 plastic clips and one screw from the front portion of the front splash shield.
• With the shield pulled down to gain access, reach in behind the bumper cover and carefully
push on the upper inner corner fog light cover retaining tabs. While doing this, insert a plastic
trim tool in the same spot on the outside of the bumper and twist to release the retaining tabs at
that location. Take your time and be careful not to damage the bumper cover finish. Once the
retaining tabs in the upper inside corner are released, the fog light cover removes easily.
• Refit the splash shield into position then reinstall the 3 plastic clips and retaining screw.
• Thoroughly clean the inside of the retaining tabs where the adhesive will be applied with a mild
solvent or degreaser product like RM #900 Pre-Kleano (or equivalent).
• Apply the adhesion promoter to the inside surfaces of the 3 retaining tabs on each fog lamp cover
as shown in the illustrations below.
• Make sure the spacers are also cleaned and ready to apply as once mixed, the adhesive has a
relatively short working time of only about 3 minutes.
• Apply the adhesive to the inside of the retaining tabs then immediately position the rubber
spacers on the inside of the retaining tabs as shown in the illustrations below.
• At room temperature, the adhesive is fully cured in about 60 minutes.
• Once the adhesive is cured, reinstall the fog lamp covers in the reverse order of removal to
complete the repair.
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Bulletin Number: 12-161-14; Date: 01/15/14 Page 3
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 FOG LIGHT COVERS, LOOSENESS REPAIR A916-754 XEQ-48 0.4
Up to $10.00 may be claimed in Sublet to cover the cost of the adhesive, adhesion promoter and the
mixing nozzle.
2 of the 3 spacers glued in place
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