Keyless Remote Transmitter Modification (Revised) (15-117-06R)

WARNING: This page is about the Outback Limited, 4D Sedan, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2008-04-28
Reference number: 15-117-06R
Supersedes refnos: 15-117-06

KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER MODIFICATION (REVISED)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 15-117-06R, Date of Issue: April 28, 2008

SUBARU:

2005-07MY Legacy and Outback; 2006-07MY Tribeca; 2005-07MY Impreza; 2005-08MY Forester

INTRODUCTION

A modification has been made to the keyless remote transmitter to prevent unintentional activation.

PRODUCTION LINE CHANGE

The modified transmitter was used in production with the following VINs:

VIN REFERENCE

MODEL	VIN	STARTING MONTH
Legacy Sedan/Wagon Outback		From the beginning of 2006MY production
Tribeca		From the beginning of 2006MY production
Forester	6*723897	August, 2005
Impreza Sedan	6*500046	June, 2005
Impreza Wagon	6*800028	June, 2005

PART NUMBER REFERENCE

PART NAME	PART NUMBER	APPLICABLE MODEL
Keyless Parts	88039AG02A	Legacy, Outback and Tribeca
Keyless Parts	88039FE050	Forester and Impreza

Existing transmitters can be modified using the following procedure.

NOTE: Part # 88039AG02A contains an upper transmitter case, lock, unlock and trunk/rear gate button.

Part # 88039FE050 contains an upper transmitter case, lock and unlock button.

REPAIR PROCEDURE/INFORMATION

NOTE: To prevent static electricity, touch a metal object first before disassembling transmitter. Make sure that transmitter does not come in contact with oil, water or any other contaminates that could damage it.

Insert a flathead screwdriver that is wrapped by a cloth around the blade into the small gap and remove the upper cover. Be extremely careful not to scratch the case.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Cover
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Remove the electrical circuit base with waterproof rubber by pushing on the unlock button. Be extremely careful not to touch the electrical circuit base.

Fig 2: Identifying Waterproof Rubber And Electrical Circuit Base
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Peel off the tape of the service parts (upper transmitter case and buttons) and assemble them in reverse steps of disassembly.

Fig 3: Peeling Off Tape Of Service Parts
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CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT/WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair can be claimed using:

CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT/WARRANTY INFORMATION

LABOR DESCRIPTION	LABOR OPERATION #	FAIL CODE	LABOR TIME
Transmitter Modification	A 081-209	ZHW-48	0.2