2010 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Model Number Plate

The model number plate indicates applied model, option code, trim code, engine type, transmission type and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.

  • BM9AY4M 
    CODE REFERENCE

    Digits Code Meaning Details
    1 B Series LEGACY
    2 M Body type M: Sedan
    R: Wagon
    3 9 Total engine displacement Drive system Suspension system 9: 2.5L AWD
    F: 3.6L AWD
    4 A Model year A:2010MY
    5 Y Destination Y: US, Canada
    6 4 Grade 4: 2.5i
    5: 2.5i Premium
    6: 2.5i Limited
    C: 2.5GT Premium
    D: 2.5GT Limited
    F: 3.6R
    H: 3.6R Limited
    K: OUTBACK 2.5i
    L: OUTBACK 2.5i Premium
    M: OUTBACK 2.5i Limited
    S: OUTBACK 3.6R
    U: OUTBACK 3.6R Limited
    7 M Transmission, fuel feed system 9: SOHC MFI CVT
    M: SOHC MFI 6MT
    U: DOHC MFI 5AT
    X: DOHC MFI turbo 6MT

    The engine and transmission type are as follows.

  • ENGINE 

    EJ253CDAFB 

    CODE REFERENCE

    Digits Code Meaning Details
    1 and 2 EJ Engine type EJ: 4 cylinders
    EZ: 6 cylinders
    3 and 4 25 Displacement 25: 2.5L
    36: 3.6L
    5 3 Fuel feed system 3: MFI non-turbo (SOHC)
    5: MFI turbo
    D: MFI non-turbo (DOHC, H6)
    6 C Emission regulations A: For states not using California emission standards
    B: For USA
    C: For states using California emission standards
    7 D Mounted transmission C: D5AT
    D: 6MT (T75)
    U: CVT
    8 - 10 AFB Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
  • TRANSMISSION 
    1. MT

      TY756WCAAA 

      CODE REFERENCE

      Digits Code Meaning Details
      1 T Transmission T: Transmission
      2 Y Transmission type Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential
      3 and 4 75 Identification 75: 6MT
      5 6 Series 6:6MT
      6 W Transmission specifications W: Full-time AWD 6MT single range with viscous coupling center differential
      7 C Equipped vehicle C: 2.5L SOHC non-turbo
      L: 2.5L DOHC turbo
      8 - 10 AAA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
    2. AT

      TG5D8CJAAA 

      CODE REFERENCE

      Digits Code Meaning Details
      1 T Transmission T: Transmission
      2 G Transmission type G: Full-time AWD 5AT center differential
      3 and 4 5D Identification 5D: 5AT
      5 8 Series 8: 5AT
      6 C Transmission specifications C: Full-time AWD VTD 5AT
      7 J Equipped vehicle J: 3.6L DOHC non-turbo
      8 - 10 AAA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
    3. CVT

      TR690JHAAA 

      CODE REFERENCE

      Digits Code Meaning Details
      1 T Transmission T: Transmission
      2 R Transmission type R: Full-time AWD CVT
      3 and 4 69 Distance between gear center 69: CVT
      5 0 Series 0: CVT
      6 J Transmission specifications J: Active torque split type full-time AWD CVT
      7 H Mounted engine H: 2.5L SOHC non-turbo
      8 - 10 AAA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
  • Rear differential 
    CODE REFERENCE

    Code Reduction gear ratio LSD
    B1 4.111 No
    B2 3.900 No
    XC 3.083 No
    XD 3.700 No
    T2 4.111 No
    TP 4.444 No
  • OPTION 

    U5DC 

    CODE REFERENCE

    Digits Code Meaning Details
    1 - 2 U5 Destination C0: Canada
    C5: Canada (PZEV)
    C6: Korea
    U4: USA
    U5: USA (for states using California emission standards)
    U6: USA (for states not using California emission standards)
    3 D Option equipment A: Cruise control
    B: A package, power seat, cruise control
    C: A package, power seat, genuine leather seat, cruise control
    D: A package, cruise control
    6: Special edition
    4 C Option equipment A: Winter pack, side & curtain airbag
    B: Side & curtain airbag
    C: Winter pack, side & curtain airbag, sunroof
    D: Side & curtain airbag, sunroof
    E: Winter pack, navigation + wide monitor, side & curtain air-bag, sunroof
    F: Dark colored glass, winter pack, side & curtain airbag, sunroof
    F: Dark colored glass, side & curtain airbag, sunroof
    H: Dark colored glass, winter pack, navigation + wide monitor, side & curtain airbag, sunroof
    I: Dark colored glass, winter pack, side & curtain airbag
    J: Dark colored glass, side & curtain airbag
    V: harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag, sunroof, winter pack
    V: harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag, winter pack
    Y: Dark colored glass, winter pack, harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag, sunroof
    Z: Dark colored glass, winter pack, harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag
    1: Special edition
    2: Special edition
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