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Electrical Connector Oxidation

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NUMBER: 07-31-86

DATE: 11-24-86

APPLICABILITY
ALL SUBARU VEHICLES

SUBJECT:
OXIDATION OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TERMINALS

THIS BULLETIN IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY

If you encounter an electrical connector terminal which has become oxidized because of prolonged moisture exposure, this procedure will prevent reoccurrence.

Material Needed:

1) one tube of dielectric silicone grease
(manufacturers: Standard Motor Products, Permatex, Delco, Motorcraft, etc).
2) one spray can of electrical contact cleaner
(manufacturers, CRC, Peramtex, etc.).

THE PROCEDURE FOR PREVENTING OXIDATION OF CONNECTOR TERMINALS

1) Unplug the connectors and clean the terminals thoroughly with contact cleaner. Use compressed air to dry the terminals.
2) Fill both sides of the connectors with dielectric silicone grease. See Figure 1.
3) Plug the connectors together and wipe-off the excess grease.

Connectors on vehicles located in high moisture areas have been filled with grease since March 8, 1986 starting with the following vin's:

4-Door..................238945
Station Wagon.......449576
XT Coupe..............315672


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