Subaru Forester Service Bulletins (1998)

31 manufacturer communications on file.

• July 11, 2023•Document ID: 10240110

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-249-23R

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.

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  2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX+ 151 more
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• August 23, 2022•Document ID: 10219492

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

  Associated Products (184)

  2023 Subaru Solterra2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ+ 164 more
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• August 23, 2022•Document ID: 10219491

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-302-22

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

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  2023 Subaru Solterra2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ+ 164 more
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• March 18, 2022•Document ID: 10209915

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-192-22R

  Date Added:

  April 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek+ 163 more
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• June 17, 2021•Document ID: 10198758

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

  Associated Products (174)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 154 more
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• June 7, 2021•Document ID: 10198749

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-51-08R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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  2022 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 154 more
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• February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187315

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  14-22-16R

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza+ 153 more
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• August 4, 2020•Document ID: 10179378

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  14-22-16R

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

  Associated Products (171)

  2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback+ 151 more
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• April 30, 2020•Document ID: 10174543

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-181-20

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

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  2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester+ 147 more
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• July 11, 2019•Document ID: 10163525

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-68-19R

  Date Added:

  August 6, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven or premature wear of the replacement brake pads. This additional instruction applies to all models with brake pads using the upper and lower pad clips and has been added to the brake pad installation procedures found in the related Service Manuals.

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  2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback+ 118 more
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• May 21, 2019•Document ID: 10161824

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Tech Tips

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

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  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy+ 137 more
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• May 6, 2019•Document ID: 10161813

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  14-22-16R

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

  Associated Products (157)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy+ 137 more
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• December 12, 2012•Document ID: 10234261

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  166399R

  Date Added:

  April 17, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Remanufactured Automatic Transaxle Program

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  2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Forester2009 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Forester2007 Subaru Impreza2006 Subaru Forester2006 Subaru Impreza2005 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Impreza2004 Subaru Forester2004 Subaru Impreza2003 Subaru Forester2003 Subaru Impreza+ 19 more
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• February 3, 2011•Document ID: 10037968

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  TIRES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SB-05-50-10R

  Date Added:

  June 8, 2011

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM

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  2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2010 Subaru B9 Tribeca2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca2009 Subaru Forester2009 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Legacy2009 Subaru Outback2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca2008 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Legacy2008 Subaru Outback2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca+ 63 more
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• February 1, 2006•Document ID: 10019343

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02

  Date Added:

  March 10, 2006

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT

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  2006 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Legacy2004 Subaru Forester2004 Subaru Impreza2004 Subaru Legacy2003 Subaru Forester2003 Subaru Impreza2003 Subaru Legacy2002 Subaru Forester2002 Subaru Impreza2002 Subaru Legacy2001 Subaru Forester2001 Subaru Impreza2001 Subaru Legacy2000 Subaru Forester2000 Subaru Impreza2000 Subaru Legacy1999 Subaru Forester1999 Subaru Impreza+ 12 more
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• April 20, 2005•Document ID: 626926

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  170601

  Date Added:

  December 20, 2001

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. *YH UPDATED *EH

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  2003 Subaru Impreza2003 Subaru Legacy2002 Subaru Forester2002 Subaru Impreza2002 Subaru Legacy2001 Subaru Forester2001 Subaru Impreza2001 Subaru Legacy2000 Subaru Forester2000 Subaru Impreza2000 Subaru Legacy1999 Subaru Forester1999 Subaru Impreza1999 Subaru Legacy1998 Subaru Forester1998 Subaru Impreza1998 Subaru Legacy1997 Subaru Impreza1997 Subaru Legacy1996 Subaru Impreza+ 5 more
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• February 25, 2005•Document ID: 10015186

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  128505

  Date Added:

  July 8, 2005

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSIS THE REAR GATE STAYS AND ALSO AVOIDS UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT OF NON-FAILED STAYS. *TT

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  2002 Subaru Forester2002 Subaru Impreza2001 Subaru Forester2000 Subaru Forester2000 Subaru Legacy2000 Subaru Outback1999 Subaru Forester1998 Subaru Forester
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• December 8, 2004•Document ID: 10002989

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  063103

  Date Added:

  October 3, 2003

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR. *TT UPDATE. *TT

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  2004 Subaru Legacy2004 Subaru Outback2003 Subaru Forester2003 Subaru Impreza2003 Subaru Legacy2003 Subaru Outback2002 Subaru Forester2002 Subaru Impreza2002 Subaru Legacy2002 Subaru Outback2001 Subaru Forester2001 Subaru Impreza2001 Subaru Legacy2001 Subaru Outback2000 Subaru Forester2000 Subaru Impreza2000 Subaru Legacy2000 Subaru Outback1999 Subaru Forester1999 Subaru Impreza+ 8 more
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• May 19, 2003•Document ID: 10001726

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  035203

  Date Added:

  June 24, 2003

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  CLUTCH PEDAL STICKING. *TT

  Associated Products (21)

  2003 Subaru Forester2003 Subaru Impreza2002 Subaru Forester2002 Subaru Impreza2002 Subaru Legacy2001 Subaru Forester2001 Subaru Impreza2001 Subaru Legacy2000 Subaru Forester2000 Subaru Impreza2000 Subaru Legacy1999 Subaru Forester1999 Subaru Impreza1999 Subaru Legacy1998 Subaru Forester1998 Subaru Impreza1998 Subaru Legacy1997 Subaru Impreza1997 Subaru Legacy1996 Subaru Legacy+ 1 more
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• January 1, 2003•Document ID: 10001929

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  010103

  Date Added:

  July 26, 2003

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  SOA REPLACEMENT IGNITION WIRE SET. *TT *JB

  Associated Products (1)

  1998 Subaru Forester
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