Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: 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 coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor accidents.
- Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle when:
- It is exposed to road salt or dust control chemicals, or used in coastal areas where there is more salt in the air, or in areas where there is considerable industrial pollution.
- It is driven in areas of high humidity, especially when temperatures range just above freezing.
- Dampness in certain parts of the vehicle remains for a long time, even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry.
- High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation.
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 r ...
To help prevent corrosion
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent
corrosion of the body and suspension
components. Also, wash the vehicle
promptly after driving on any of the
following surfaces.
roads that have been salt ...
Other materials:
Assembly
FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS)(H4DO) > Intake ManifoldASSEMBLY1. Install the fuel pipe and cap to the intake manifold.Tightening torque:6.4 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)2. Install the fuel delivery pipe to the intake manifold.CAUTION:• Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick c ...
Removal
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS > Rear Wiper MotorREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate. Rear Gate Trim > REMOVAL">3. Remove the arm assembly - rear wiper.(1) Remove the cover - rear wiper arm.(2) Remove the nut, and remove th ...
Caution
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)(H4DO) > General DescriptionCAUTION1. Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the ECM, main relay and fuel pump relay.CAUTION:• Do not use electrical test equipment on the airbag system circuits.• Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when s ...
