Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHC (2005)
Technical Service Bulletin # WWW-07
Date: 050401
Campaign - A/C Filtration System Update
NUMBER: WWW-07
DATE: 04/2005
APPLICABILITY:
2005MY Subaru Legacy & Outback
SUBJECT:
Air Conditioning Air Filtration System Conversion Kit
INTRODUCTION
Subaru of America, Inc, (SOA) has determined that affected vehicles listed below require the air conditioning air filtration system be updated with a
conversion kit to simplify routine maintenance.
Affected vehicles are equipped with an optional air conditioning air filtration system. This system requires periodic maintenance which includes
replacement of the air filter. Because of the current design, routine replacement of the air filter may be more difficult than intended. To simplify the
maintenance procedure, Subaru has developed an updated air filtration conversion kit. Installation of the conversion kit will allow easy access to the
filter through the glove box area. Installation of this conversion kit will not alter the performance of the filtration system.
This service program will involve installing an air filtration conversion kit on affected vehicles.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
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2005 MY Subaru Legacy & Outback.
Please Note: there are only 213 vehicles affected nationally.
Potentially affected vehicles are identified in the VIN range chart. Not all vehicles within the VIN range are affected. Prior to performing repairs,
confirm coverage for potentially affected vehicles by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry in the Dealer Communication System (DCS).
OWNER NOTIFICATION
SOA will prepare and mail an Owner Notification Letter to owners of affected vehicles on or around April 18, 2005.
A copy of the Owner Notification Letter is included at the end of this bulletin.
DEALER PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to promptly service all vehicles subject to this service program at no charge to the vehicle owner regardless of mileage, age of the vehicle, or
ownership.
For affected vehicles sold after the date on the dealer's computer list, dealers are to contact those owners and provide them with a copy of the owner
notification letter. They should also arrange to make the required correction according to the instructions in the service procedure section of this bulletin.
Dealers are also to promptly perform the applicable service procedures defined in this bulletin to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new,
used, demo). Additionally, whenever a vehicle subject to this service program is taken into dealer new or used inventory, or is in the dealership for
service, necessary steps should be taken to ensure the service program correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
