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.
READ NEXT:
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
SEE MORE:
Air Conditioning System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to "Air Conditioning System" in the wiring diagram. <Ref. to WI-53,
WIRING DIAGRAM, Air Conditioning
System.>
B: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Refer to "Auto A/C Control Module I/O Signal" of "HVAC SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)"
section. <Ref. to AC(diag)-
6, ELECTRICAL SPECIFIC
Side Airbag Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Move the seat all the way forward, from which the airbag sensor is to be
removed.
NOTE:
To remove the seat belt retractor assembly.
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds
before starting work.
4) Release th
