Subaru Outback (BR): Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion are:
1. The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas.
2. Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor accidents.
Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle when:
1. 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.
2. It is driven in areas of high humidity, especially when temperatures range just above freezing.
3. Dampness in certain parts of the vehicle remains for a long time, even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry.
4. High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation.
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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 s
Cleaning the interior
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate control panel, audio equipment, instrument
panel, center console, combination meter panel, and switches. (Do not use organic
solvents.)
Seat fabric
Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked
on the fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum cleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum
it. Wipe the fabric surface with a
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General Description of Trim
A: COMPONENT
1. FRONT UNDER COVER
Small type
Medium type
Large type
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T: 17.5 (1.78, 12.9)
2. FLOOR UNDER PROTECTOR
Tightening torque: N*m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T: 7.5 (0.76, 5.5)
3. FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
Fuel tank protector RH
F
Rear Gate Glass
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear gate trim. <Ref. to EI-160, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
3) Remove the rear gate garnish. <Ref. to EI-164, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Garnish.>
4) Remove the rear wiper arm and rear wiper motor. <Ref. to WW-38, REMOVAL
