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Power Window Switch Changes (07-152-19R)

Publication date: 2020-01-31
Reference number: 07-152-19R
Supersedes refnos: 07-152-19

POWER WINDOW SWITCH CHANGES

POWER WINDOW SWITCH CHANGES

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 07-152-19R, Date of Issue:  January 31, 2020
SUBARU: 2012-19 Legacy and Outback; 2014-16 Impreza; 2014-17 Crosstrek; 2012-18 Forester; 2014-19 WRX and WRX STI

APPLICABILITY

2012-19MY Legacy and Outback

2014-16MY Impreza

2014-17 Crosstrek

2012-18MY Forester

2014-19MY WRX and WRX STI

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION

The new switches were incorporated into production as per the table:

Model Starting VIN
Legacy H3066346
Outback H3425714
Impreza 4-Door H3618034
Impreza 5-Door H3735852
Crosstrek HG272591
Forester HH592435
WRX/STI H8831964

PART INFORMATION

REMINDER:  Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired.

CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.

Use the part number on the label to distinguish between the old and new switches as shown below:

G12912713

When diagnosis identifies a faulty Power Window switch, use the table below for determining which switch(s) to order and replace.

Power Window Switch Replacement Table 

Vehicle Model Model Year Main Sub Part Number L/F Door (Main) R/F Door (Sub)
Legacy/Outback 2012-13 X   83071AJ21B R R
83071AJ22B
2014 83071AL04B N/A
2015 83071AL05C R
  X 83071AL17C N/A
2016-17 X   83071AL34C R
  X 83071AL37C N/A
X   83071AL38B R
83071AL44C
2018-19 83071AL55B N/A
83071AL56B
2019 83071AL57B
83071AL58B
  X 83071AL63B
83071AL64B
83071AL65B
83071AL66B
Impreza 2014-16 X   83071FJ101 R N/A
Crosstrek 2014-17 83071FJ111
Forester 2013-16 X   83071SG011 R N/A
83071SG021
2016-18 83071SG072 R
  X 83071SG122 N/A
WRX/WRX STI 2014-15 X   83071VA011 R R
2016-17   X 83071VA131 N/A
2015-17 X   83071VA201 R
83071VA332
83071VA350 N/A
2018-19 83071VA351
NOTE:
  • The table above does not include all sub-switch part numbers. ALWAYS  Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) for the most up-to-date parts ordering and applicability information.
  • "X"  denotes whether the switch is a Main (driver's front door) or a Sub (passenger front door switch).
  • "R"  means replace. On MOST Legacy/Outback models the Main and R/F (sub) switches should be replaced as a set.
  • "N/A"  means the corresponding Main or Sub switch does NOT need to be replaced.
  • Always order the most up-to-date replacement switch(s) based on the specific VIN being repaired.

SERVICE PROCEDURE/INFORMATION

REMINDER:  Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.

The service procedures for power window switch replacement remain unchanged. Always refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed before proceeding. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an effective repair the first time and every time.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:  Whenever the battery is disconnected (or an applicable power window switch replaced), the power window initialization procedure must be performed to restore proper auto-up/down functionality.

WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION

For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period or covered by an active Subaru Added Security Classic or Gold plan, refer to the Labor Time Guide on Subarunet for the proper claim coding information.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: 

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