2019 Subaru Outback technical service bulletins
441 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2019 Subaru Outback.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin announces diagnostic procedures along with availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM)...
- This is an update announcement regarding the TechShare & NorthStar Integration
- This announcement provides information on the connected services platform for Subaru EVs.
- This bulletin provides a step-by-step diagnostic procedure for resolving Remote Engine Start (RES)...
- This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but...
- This announcement provides information on DCM replacememts due to a parasitic draw.
- This announcement provides information on an outage affecting the Subaru Select Monitor 5 application.
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the availability of ThreeBond 1216J (SOA868V9640) designed for...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for...
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
- This announcement provides information on the TechShare & NorthStar Intergration
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This announcement provides information on an enhancement of the TechShare CVT diagnostic assitance...
- This Bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following DTCs: DTC C1956: RH Actuator...
- This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
- This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and...
- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
- In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited...
- This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.
- This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when...
- This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw...
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body
- This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on...
- This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
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- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from...
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced...
- This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) for...
- This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced...
- This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
- This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE...
- This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
- In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited...
- This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service...
- This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of...
- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics...
- This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming...
- This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles...
- This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.
- This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors...
- This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
- This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces...
- This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM...
- This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for...
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
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- This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which enhancement was...
- This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or...
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- This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw...
- This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt...
- This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing...
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body
- This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an...
- In the interest of customer satisfaction Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited...
- This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt...
- This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with...
- Subaru of America, Inc. will release an OTA to perform a software update to the DCM. This is a preventive OTA.
- This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition.
- This announcement provides information about a Subaru of America, Inc. preliminary settlement in a class...
- In the interest of customer satisfaction Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited...
- This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time...
- The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation...
- This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1...
- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- Power train
- This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru...
- This Bulletin is to inform you of the availability of the new auxiliary USB terminal and adapter cord...
- This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
- This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and...
- This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air...
- The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation...
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- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC...
- This bulletin announces the Warranty Extension for the Data Communication Module (DCM) up to 8 years (96...
- This bulletin announces an application change to the Remote Engine Starter (RES) control unit on 2019...
- This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA...
- This Bulletin announces availability of a User Guide and an informative video to supplement the recent...
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- In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited...
- This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
- When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204...
- This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid...
- This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC...
- This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar...
- This bulletin gives information on extended New Car Limited Warranty for CP1 and Gen 3.1 Head Units.
- Electrical system
- A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
- In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the Warranty coverage...
- This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and...
- This bulletin announces an application change to the Remote Engine Starter (RES) control unit on 2019...
- This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update...
- This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the federal safety agency which impacts the way...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles...
- The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.
- This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing...
- In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the Warranty coverage...
- Denso low pressure fuel pump warranty extension.
- This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
- This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when the Data...
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1...
- This annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no...
- This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software...
- This bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when testing the Data Communication...
- This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.
- This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
- This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.
- This bulletin addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to...
- This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
- This information announces reprograming file availability for Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation systems
- This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid...
- This bulletin announces the availability of the DCM Bypass Box designed to be used as an alternative...
- T16 VoLTE Warranty Extension (15-318-24R) Frequently Asked Questions.
- This bulletin addresses the reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure...
- This bulletin announces the availability of the DCM Bypass Box designed to be used as an alternative...
- This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics...
- This bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational...
- This bulletin announces the availability of a Data Communication Module (DCM) bypass box
- In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is extending the New Car Basic Warranty...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420...
- This Bulletin announces additional information regarding error codes 1403- 1407 encountered when...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to...
- This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but...
- This bulletin announces diagnostic procedures along with availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM)...
- This bulletin announces the availability of a new Genuine Subaru Replacement Battery introduced to replace...
- This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit...
- This bulletin announces the availability of a new Genuine Subaru Replacement Battery introduced to replace...
- This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with...
- This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic...
- This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief...
- This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns...
- This Service Information Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start...
- Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units (H/U).
- This bulletin announces availability of the one-time use mounting clip and spacer clip for the air bag...
- This Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when...
- This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when...
- This Bulletin announces additional cautions being added to the Owner’s Manual and Service Manual regarding...
- This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers...
- This Service Information bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in...
- This Service Information Bulletin provides an updated diagnostic flow along with an IMPORTANT caution to...
- Subaru Battery Drain Product Liability Litigation.
- This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic...
- This Bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer...
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
- Battery Class Action Settlement Resources
- This bulletin announces a warranty extension information regarding 12 Volt vehicle batteries.
- Battery Drain Class Action Settlement- Warranty Extension Training.
- Announcement to Subaru Retailers regarding the preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding...
- Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing.
- This Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2...
- This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU)...
- This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation...
- This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM).
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- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during...
- This bulletin announces design change to the water pump assembly.
- This bulletin outlines the operating characteristics of the Remote Climate Control operation on hybrid...
- This bulletin provides helpful tips to better utilize the Subaru Select Monitor 4.
- WRK-21 CVT
- Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation equipped Head Units (H/U).
- This bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when...
- This bulletin provides a repair procedure for R152 type rear differentials.
- This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic...
- This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.
- Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units.
- This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a “squeaking” -type sound from...
- WRG-21
- This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with...
- WRG-21
- This bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru...
- Diagnostic Information for Alleged Chain Slip Condition on TR580 / TR690 Transmissions.
- This bulletin provides a procedure to help identify the source of a squeaking, creaking or popping -type...
- This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.
- This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
- This bulletin announces availability of a new reprograming file for the telematics system.
- This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for replacement of the Power Rear Gate control module.
- This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection.
- Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System...
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the TPMS valve assemblies.
- This bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer...
- This bulletin announces availability of new audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic...
- This bulletin outlines a design change to the rear bumper reflex reflectors made to enhance retention into...
- This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief...
- This bulletin provides helpful information about operating conditions observed in the field for...
- This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM)....
- This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).
- To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed...
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts.
- This bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when...
- This bulletin provides details regarding the
- This bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational...
- This bulletin provides information related to the telematics system's Automatic Collision Notification...
- This bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with...
- This bulletin provides information related to error code 202 and/or 204 generated during the Gen 2...
- Reprogramming File Availability for Optimization of Harman Gen 3.1 and Gen 3.1α Audio and Navigation Head...
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- This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow when diagnosing an...
- This bulletin provides information related to error code(s) 202 and/or 204 generated during the Gen 2...
- Map update for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units.
- This bulletin announces the availability of new propeller shaft assemblies.
- This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT...
- This bulletin announces availability of new Front Stabilizer Link assemblies equipped with a new dust boot...
- This Service Information Bulletin provides an important step currently missing from the Service Manual...
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the PRG control module.
- This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic...
- Update for STARLINK Multimedia Software
- Update your STARLINK Multimedia Software and Navigation Maps.
- This service information bulletin announces discontinuation of both the "Stitcher" app and the related...
- Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Unts (H/U).
- Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation...
- Important
- This Service information bulletin provides Telematics system/generation applicability.
- To support the WRD-20 Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Campagn, a 20- minute videl along with a supporting post...
- This document discusses some of the conditions that may trigger an Automatic Collision Notification (CAN)...
- This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers...
- This Service Information bulletin provides IMPORTANT information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when...
- This Service Information Bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool aid in diagnosing...
- The intent of this Service Information Bulletin is to provide Technicians and staff members who interact...
- This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU)...
- This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module...
- This service information bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when...
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- Parts Managers/Service Managers; Sales orders were placed and are currently being shipped directly to the...
- This bulletin is designed to address an error code 202 and/or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK...
- This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic...
- This service bulletin provides details of a correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2350- REAR...
- This service bulletin announces the addition of diagnostics for DTC B224C: RADIO ANTENNA FAULTS to the...
- This Service Information Bulletin provides insight on how to address a customer concern of the rear hatch,...
- This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been...
- This Service Information Bulletin is in response to several battery sensor replacements resulting from...
- This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
- The first TomTom map update for Gen 3.1 Harman navigation equipped vehicles was made available.
- This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1...
- This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been...
- Reprograming file availability for optimization of Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation Head Units.
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, due to...
- This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU)...
- This bulletin provides helpful information about operating conditions observed in the field for...
- This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns of the Navigation...
- This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of the display...
- This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing specific and general audio/sound...
- This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns regarding USB...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces availability of a map update which includes new software to...
- This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns involving...
- This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the Apple CarPlay and / or...
- This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing clock-related customer concerns
- This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1...
- The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation...
- On December 14th, 2018, the first TomTom map update for Gen 3.1 Harman navigation equipped vehicles was...
- This Service Information Bulletin provides the answer to potential inquiries regarding the STARLINK app...
- This Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the coolant hoses for the CVT fluid...
- This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid...
- This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic...
- This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change to the CVT torque converter assembly made to...
- This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic...
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model Legacy and Outback vehicles, due to a...
- This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the...
- This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between...
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the HVAC control panels for the models listed above
- This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve...
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- This bulletin announces availability of a new heater control assembly to address a small number of...
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, due to...
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- Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
- This Service Information bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in...
- This service bulletin announces availability of the cap portion (a.k.a. spark plug boot) as a service part...
- This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid...
- This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic...
- This bulletin provides a procedure to help identify the source of a squeaking, creaking or popping -type...
- Immediately discontinue the use of latest 2019 MY Gen 3.1 Harman Software update.
- This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of the display...
- This Service information bulletin announces a design change made to the Cargo Net ? Rear Replacement...
- This Service Information bulletin is in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding the...
- This bulletin provides a procedure to follow for addressing customer concerns of a shuddering condition or...
- This Service Information bulletin provides details regarding a change made to the front hub assembly...
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the HVAC control panels for the models listed above
- This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to...
- This Service Information bulletin announces a procedure change regarding installation of the body plugs...
- This bulletin announces availability of new audio system amplifiers to address the following operating...
- When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204...
- When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and/or 204 may...
- This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the Apple CarPlay and/or...
- This Service Information bulletin announces a procedure change for installation of the under-body grommets...
- This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns of the Navigation...
- Various paint manufacturers designate their own stock numbers and coding information although many of the...
- Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
- Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
- Effective with all 2015 model year cars and forward, the oil change interval is changing to 6,000 miles or...
- ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) Device Mounting Guidelines
- EyeSight Acceptable Windshield Repair Areas
- Accessory Trailer Hitch L101SAJ001
- Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
- If you have copies of 12-135-12R please discard and refer to 07-72-13 for the latest repair procedure.
- Puddle Light Recall
- 6MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearing
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