Tips for Navigating OEM Websites: Subaru

Subaru has changed the layout of their repair information website. You will notice that the site has a new look and improved navigation. Convenient new features make finding repair information easier. Let’s take a look at what has changed.

After logging into your Subaru paid subscription, you will notice a Quick Reference Search on the top right of the page. Here you can enter the VIN and then select what document you would like to view. For example, selecting Service Manual, will pull up the vehicle body repair manual. If you know the specific document number that you are looking for, you can also search for that on the home page. Subaru has kept the generic search Online Reference at the top of the page, which will let you search by model, year, and trim.

Another new feature is the ability to download the vehicle specific body repair manual in its entirety. Previously, you had to click back and forth between procedures. You can now scroll through one document to find the information you are looking for. There is also an option to save a specific manual to the Subaru homepage. This will enable you to go right to it when you log in again. The home page also has a list of recently viewed documents, so you can go right back into a manual that you recently viewed.

To help guide you through the navigation of Subaru’s new repair information site, RTS has updated the Step-By-Step: Accessing Subaru repair Information, Collision Information Website Access: Subaru articles and videos.


  • One-Time-Use Parts And Fasteners: Genesis Friday, 25 October 2024

    What is a one-time-use part, and how do you determine if a fastener, clip, or part can be reused? These are questions that we are confronted with in the collision industry quite a lot. The other big...

  • OEM Linking Pin: Toyota/Lexus Sectioning Clarification Thursday, 24 October 2024

    As part of the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) OEM linking pin activity, we are helping to connect the collision repair industry to the vehicle makers. A common question when it comes to...

  • Refinishing Park Assist Sensors: Jaguar Land Rover Tuesday, 22 October 2024

    Parking sensors are part of the park assist system, just one of many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) found on vehicles today. Damaged sensors are typically replaced and may require...

  • I-CAR At SEMA 2024 Friday, 18 October 2024

    Attending the SEMA Show in Las Vegas this year? Well, I-CAR will be providing many different opportunities to connect with you at this year’s show.

  • Non-SRS Wiring Repair: BMW/Mini Thursday, 17 October 2024

    What is a non-SRS wiring repair? It is the repairing of an electrical component that is not part of the supplemental restraints system circuit (usually identified by yellow wire looms). As...

  • Paint Maker ADAS Radar Optimized Color Resources: BASF Wednesday, 16 October 2024

    Changes in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) radar technology are introducing new refinishing considerations. We know that paint film thickness can affect the performance of ADAS radars, but...

  • I-CAR Repairers Realm: Steering Column Inspection After a Collision - Coming Soon Friday, 11 October 2024

    I-CAR is having a discussion on steering column inspection after a collision.

  • Repairer Driven News: BMW Adds Structural Steel Parts To Restricted List Thursday, 10 October 2024

    Repairer Driven News (RDN) has released an article highlighting BMW adding structural steel parts to their restricted list.

  • Ford On Target 2024: Volume 3 Wednesday, 9 October 2024

    Ford has released the third installment of their On Target publication for 2024.

  • Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: Rivian Friday, 4 October 2024

    A simple bumper repair on a modern vehicle may not be as simple as it seems. New technologies like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)...