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
AIRBAG SYSTEM > Side Airbag ModuleREMOVALCAUTION:Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">NOTE:Remove the passenger’s side by referring to driv ...
Inspection
CONTROL SYSTEMS > AT Shift Lock Solenoid and “P” Range SwitchINSPECTIONSTEPCHECKYESNO1.CHECK SOLENOID UNIT.Measure the resistance of solenoid unit connector terminals.TerminalsNo. 4 — No. 3:Is the resistance 27.6 — 30.5 ?? AT Shift Lock Solenoid and “P” Range Switch &g ...
Installation
CLUTCH SYSTEM > FlywheelINSTALLATION1. Press in a new pilot bearing to the position where it is flush with the flywheel surface or up to 0.4 mm (0.016 in) deeper than that.CAUTION:Do not press the bearing inner ring.(A)Pilot bearing2. Temporarily tighten the crankshaft position sensor plate and f ...
