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:
Installation
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Transmission HarnessINSTALLATION1. INHIBITOR HARNESSInstall in the reverse order of removal.NOTE:Install the transmission ground terminal in the direction within the range of approx. 30° (A).Tightening torque:T1: 7 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 3.7 ...
Removal
LIGHTING SYSTEM > High-mounted Stop LightREMOVAL1. CROSSTREK MODEL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR. Rear Gate Trim > REMOVAL">3. Remove the light assembly - high-mounted.(1) Remove the nut.(2) From the inside of the r ...
Preparation tool
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > General DescriptionPREPARATION TOOL1. SPECIAL TOOLILLUSTRATIONTOOL NUMBERDESCRIPTIONREMARKS925610000WRENCHUsed for removing and installing door hinge.2. GENERAL TOOLTOOL NAMEREMARKSSupport jackUsed for supporting door panel.Clip removerUsed for removing various types of cli ...
