Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Corrosion protection
Your SUBARU has been designed and built to resist corrosion. Special materials and protective finishes have been used on most parts of the vehicle to help maintain fine appearance, strength, and reliable operation.
Cleaning aluminum wheels
Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels
clean of any kind of grime or agent. If dirt
is left on too long, it may be difficult to
clean off.
Do not use soap containing grit to
clean the wheels. ...
Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion
are:
The accumulation of moisture retaining
dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.
Damage to paint and other protective
coa ...
Other materials:
Removal
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM > HornREMOVALCAUTION:Do not remove the bumper face - front when removing the horn, in order to prevent damaging the claws of the bracket - front bumper corner and the bracket - front bumper side.1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the clip, a ...
Inspection
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > VDC OFF SwitchINSPECTION1. Disconnect the VDC OFF switch connector.2. Check the resistance between the VDC OFF switch terminals.PREPARATION TOOL:Circuit testerTerminal No.Inspection conditionsStandard2 — 3Switch OFF1 M? or moreSwitch ONLess than 1 ?3. Replace th ...
Removal
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Air Breather HoseREMOVAL1. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE1. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.2. Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).3. Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle ...
