2012 Subaru Outback RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Model Number Plate

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

  • BM9CY4M 
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: 2.5 L AWD
F: 3.6 L AWD
4 C Model year B: 2012MY
5 Y Destination Y: U.S.A., Canada
6 4 Grade 4: 2.5 i
5: 2.5 i Premium
6: 2.5 i Limited
C: 2.5 GT Premium
D: 2.5 GT Limited
F: 3.6 R
G: 3.6 R Premium
H: 3.6 R Limited
K: OUTBACK 2.5 i
L: OUTBACK 2.5 i Premium
M: OUTBACK 2.5 i Limited
S: OUTBACK 3.6 R
T: OUTBACK 3.6 R Premium
U: OUTBACK 3.6 R 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 

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 and 2 EJ Engine type EJ: 4 cylinder
EZ: 6 cylinders
3 and 4 25 Displacement 25: 2.5 L
36: 3.6 L
5 3 Fuel feed system 3: MFI non-turbo (SOHC)
5: MFI turbo
D: MFI non-turbo (DOHC, H6)
6 C Emission regulations
  1. For states not using California emission standards
  2. For all states
  3. 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

    TY756VLCCA 

    Digits Code Meaning Details
    1 T Transmission T: Transmission
    2 Y Transmission system Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential
    3 and 4 75 Distance between gear center 75: Between main shaft and drive pinion
    5 6 Classification 6: 6MT
    6 V Transmission specifications W: Full-time AWD 6MT single range with viscous coupling center differential
    7 L Mounted engine C: 2.5 L SOHC non-turbo
    L: 2.5 L DOHC turbo
    8 - 10 CAA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
  2. AT

    TG5D8CJAAA 

    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: 3.6 L DOHC non-turbo
    8 - 10 AAA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
  3. CVT

    TR690JHBAA 

    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: Between pulley centers
    5 0 Classification 0: CVT
    6 J Transmission specifications J: Active torque split type full-time AWD CVT
    7 H Mounted engine H: 2.5 L SOHC non-turbo
    8 - 10 BAA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
  4. REAR DIFFERENTIAL 
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 

U5AB 

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 A 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
2: A package, power seat, cruise control, rearview camera (rearview mirror with display)
3: A package, power seat, genuine leather seat, cruise control, rearview camera (rearview mirror with display)
4: A package, power seat, genuine leather seat, cruise control, rearview camera (navigation display)
4 B 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 airbag, 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
O: Dark colored glass, harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag
U: Harman/kardon audio, 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
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