Bulletin Number: 18-165-12; Date: 01/10/13 Page 1
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals
available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. The tables contained within
this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to
always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information. Printed pages will
not be made available to update printed Service Manuals.
Paper manuals may have different page numbering then what is reected below, based on
multiple new and revised pages. Please refer to the information contained on the STI web site
for all future, update service manual information.
NUMBER: 18-165-13
DATE: 01/10/13
APPLICABILITY: 2009-2013MY Forester
SUBJECT: Service Manual Corrections
YEAR MODEL SECTION PAGE(S) DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
2013 Forester
Engine 1
ME(H4DO)-18, 238, 239,
242, 243, 272, 275, 278,
281, 284, 286
Special Tool for connecting rod bolt listed.
Transmission 4AT(diag)-39 Diagnostic steps for DTC P0712 changed.
Chassis VDC(diag)-65 Diagnostic steps for DTC C0052 changed.
2012 Forester
Engine 1
ME(H4DO)-18, 238, 239,
242, 243, 272, 275, 278,
281, 284, 286
Special Tool for connecting rod bolt listed.
Transmission 4AT(diag)-41 Diagnostic steps for DTC P0712 changed.
Chassis VDC(diag)-69 Diagnostic steps for DTC C0052 changed.
2011 Forester
Transmission 4AT(diag)-41 Diagnostic steps for DTC P0712 changed.
Chassis VDC(diag)-68 Diagnostic steps for DTC C0052 changed.
2010 Forester
Transmission 4AT(diag)-38 Diagnostic steps for DTC P0712 changed.
Chassis VDC(diag)-67 Diagnostic steps for DTC C0052 changed.
2009 Forester
Body AB(diag)-114 Diagnostic points for step 2 changed for DTC F4.
Chassis VDC(diag)-65 Diagnostic steps for DTC C0052 changed.
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.
