SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service User Guide

AB-12
Inspection Locations After a Collision
AIRBAG SYSTEM
3. Inspection Locations After a
Collision
A: REPLACEMENT
Replace the following parts when the airbag is de-
ployed.
1. FRONT COLLISION
1) Driver’s airbag module
2) Passenger’s airbag module
3) Driver’s seat belt (Pretensioner)
4) Passenger’s seat belt (Pretensioner)
5) Airbag control module
6) Front sub sensor (L/R)
7) Roll connector
8) Instrument panel (for integrating with passen-
ger’s airbag module)
9) Passenger side seat cushion pad and frame as-
sembly
2. SIDE COLLISION
1) Airbag control module
2) Side airbag module (operating side seat back-
rest)
3) Side airbag sensor (operating side)
4) Curtain airbag module (operating side)
5) Curtain airbag sensor (operating side)
3. INSPECTION OF OTHER PARTS
Check for the following parts, and replace the dam-
aged parts with new parts.
1) Steering wheel and steering shaft
Check the steering shaft for mounting conditions
and deflection of front and rear, upward and down-
ward directions, and deflection of front and rear di-
rection with tilt lever released. (After a collision,
there is a good chance that the shock absorbing
part of steering shaft may have operated.)
2) Check the connectors of airbag module, preten-
sioner, etc. for damage, and also check each har-
ness for pinch and connector damage. Replace the
harness as a unit if damage is found.
3) Check the seat cushion frame, backrest, seat rail
and headrest for deformation, distortion, crack, and
installing condition and play.
4) For passengers seat, replace the seat cushion
frame assembly with new one if the seat cushion
frame is deformed or cracked.
5) If there are tears or loosening in the passenger
side seat cushion cover, it may interfere with the
proper operation of the passenger detection sys-
tem. Replace with a new cushion cover.
6) Be sure to perform the system calibration for the
occupant detection system after removing or re-
placing the passenger seat cushion cover. Failure
to do so may cause improper operation of the pas-
senger detection system. <Ref. to OD(diag)-18,
SYSTEM CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERA-
TION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
7) Use the Subaru Select Monitor to check whether
the drivers seat position sensor and the drivers and
the front left/right seat belt buckle switches are op-
erating normally.
B: INSPECTION
If the vehicle is involved in a collision, even if it is a
slight collision, be sure to check the following sys-
tems.
1. DRIVER’S AIRBAG MODULE
1) Check for the following, and replace the dam-
aged parts with new parts.
•Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
•The module surface is fouled with grease, oil,
water or cleaning solvent.
2) When installing a new driver’s airbag module,
check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•The steering wheel is in the way, making it diffi-
cult to install the airbag module.
•The clearance between the driver’s airbag mod-
ule and steering wheel is not constant.
•When steering wheel deformation in axial and
vertical directions exceed limits.
Specification:
Axial deflection A
Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)
Vertical deflection L
Less than 7 mm (0.28 in)
AB-00028
L
A

AB-13
Inspection Locations After a Collision
AIRBAG SYSTEM
2. PASSENGER’S AIRBAG MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Airbag module and instrument panel are cracked
or deformed.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
•Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
3. SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket
are damaged or deformed.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
4. CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Airbag cover is scratched or broken.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
•Mounting bracket and securing clip are cracked
or deformed.
5. AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Control module is cracked or deformed.
•Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
•Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.
•Airbag is deployed.
•Side airbag is deployed.
•Curtain airbag is deployed.
6. FRONT SUB SENSOR
If the section of vehicle as shown in the figure is
damaged, check the following items and replace
the damaged parts with new parts.
•Front sub sensor is cracked or deformed.
•Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
•Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.
•Airbag is deployed.
7. SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR AND CURTAIN
AIRBAG SENSOR
If the section of vehicle as shown in the figure is
damaged, check the following items and replace
the damaged parts with new parts.
•Side airbag sensor and curtain airbag sensor are
cracked or deformed.
•Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
•Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.
•Side airbag or curtain airbag is deployed. (oper-
ating side)
8. ROLL CONNECTOR
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Combination switch or steering roll connector is
cracked or deformed.
9. STEERING SHAFT
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Overall length of steering column should be with-
in specification.
Specification:
Overall length L
917.5+1.3 –0.3 mm (36.12 +0.051 –0.012 in)
AB-00029
AB-00030
PS-00734
L

AB-14
Inspection Locations After a Collision
AIRBAG SYSTEM
10.DRIVER’S SEAT
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Seat belt buckle or seat position sensor body/
bracket is cracked or deformed.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
11.PASSENGER’S SEAT
1) Check for the following, and replace the dam-
aged parts with new parts.
•Seat belt buckle body/bracket is scratched,
cracked or deformed.
•Backrest frame for crack or deformation
•Headrest for deformation or play
•If the seat cushion cover and seat back cover is
scratched or coming loose, replace with a new cov-
er and readjust the system. <Ref. to OD(diag)-18,
SYSTEM CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERA-
TION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
CAUTION:
If any of the following applies, replace the seat
cushion pad and frame assembly. Do not disas-
semble.
•Cracks or deformation found in the seat
cushion frame or seat cushion pad.
•Scratches, cracks, or deformation found on
the passenger detection system pressure sen-
sor hoses or passenger detection control mod-
ule, or attachment brackets of the control
module.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, de-
formed or open. Harness wire is exposed.
2) After checking the installing condition of passen-
ger’s seat, perform the system calibration of occu-
pant detection system. <Ref. to OD(diag)-18,
SYSTEM CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERA-
TION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
12.BELT TENSION SENSOR
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Belt tension sensor is scratched, cracked, or de-
formed.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.

AB-15
Driver’s Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
4. Driver’s Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After
moving a vehicle more than 5 m (16 ft) with front
wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that
the vehicle moves straight ahead).
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
4) Using TORX® BIT T30 (1), remove the two
TORX® bolts on the side of steering wheel.
5) Disconnect the horn harness.
6) Disconnect the airbag connector on the back of
airbag module, and then remove the airbag mod-
ule. <Ref. to AB-9, PROCEDURE, Airbag Connec-
tor.>
7) Refer to “CAUTION” for handling of a removed
airbag module. <Ref. to AB-4, CAUTION, General
Description.>
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
•To prevent the misconnection, the connector
is colored. Connect the harness side connector
to the same color of module side connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Airbag module, harness, connector and mount-
ing bracket are damaged. <Ref. to AB-12, DRIV-
ER’S AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION,
Inspection Locations After a Collision.>
CC-00018
(1)
AB-00622

AB-16
Passenger’s Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
5. Passenger’s Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the glove box. <Ref. to EI-37, REMOV-
AL, Glove Box.>
4) Remove the mounting bolts of the passenger’s
side air bag module.
5) Remove the instrument panel upper. <Ref. to EI-
40, INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER, REMOVAL,
Instrument Panel Assembly.>
6) Remove the screws, and remove the passen-
ger’s airbag module.
7) Refer to “CAUTION” for handling of a removed
airbag module. <Ref. to AB-4, CAUTION, General
Description.>
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
7.4 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Airbag module, harness, connector and mount-
ing bracket are damaged. <Ref. to AB-13, PAS-
SENGER’S AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION,
Inspection Locations After a Collision.>
EI-01327
AB-01276

AB-17
Side Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
6. Side Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
NOTE:
Remove the passenger’s side by referring to driv-
er’s side.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the front seats. <Ref. to SE-7, REMOV-
AL, Front Seat.>
4) Disconnect the connector from the back side of
seat cushion assembly, then remove the side air-
bag harness.
5) Remove the backrest cover. <Ref. to SE-7, DIS-
ASSEMBLY, Front Seat.>
6) Remove the nuts, and remove the side airbag
module assembly from the back rest frame assem-
bly.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
•Be sure to perform the system calibration for
occupant detection system after passenger’s
seat installation. <Ref. to OD(diag)-18, SYSTEM
CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
1) Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side
airbag module.
2) Install the side airbag module (A) to backrest
frame assembly.
CAUTION:
When attaching the side airbag module assem-
bly, make sure to sandwitch the seat back cov-
er between the seat back side bracket and side
airbag module.
Tightening torque:
6.0 N·m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
3) Install the backrest cover. <Ref. to SE-10, AS-
SEMBLY, Front Seat.>
4) Draw the side airbag harness around the back
side of seat cushion assembly.
5) Recline the seat or slide it backward and for-
ward, and check there is no contact between the
seat backrest assembly, cushion cover assembly
and side airbag harness.
SE-00589
(1) Backrest frame ASSY
(2) Backrest cover
(3) Side airbag module ASSY
(4) Hexagon cap nut
AB-01326
(2)
(1)
(4)(3)

AB-18
Side Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts. <Ref. to AB-13, SIDE AIR-
BAG MODULE, INSPECTION, Inspection Loca-
tions After a Collision.>
1) With side collision (when side airbag is de-
ployed)
•Side airbag module assembly
•Backrest pad assembly
•Backrest frame assembly
•Backrest cover assembly
2) When damage is found by visual check
•Headrest assembly
•Bushing
•Slide rail OUT (Driver’s side)
•Slide rail IN (Driver’s side)
•Seat cushion frame assembly (Passenger’s
side)
•Seat hinge cover
•Seat lifter lever
•Reclining lever
•Side airbag harness and connector on body side
3) With side collision (when side airbag is not de-
ployed)
Check the seat and airbag module visually, and
then replace them with new ones if damaged or
cracked.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module
body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
4) Without side collision (dirt and damage of cover)
Replace the corresponding part with a new one.

AB-19
Curtain Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
7. Curtain Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the front pillar upper trim and center pil-
lar upper trim. <Ref. to EI-43, FRONT PILLAR UP-
PER TRIM, REMOVAL, Side Trim.> <Ref. to EI-44,
CENTER PILLAR UPPER TRIM, REMOVAL, Side
Trim.>
4) Remove the rear quarter trim. <Ref. to EI-45,
REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
5) Remove the roof trim. <Ref. to EI-50, REMOV-
AL, Roof Trim.>
6) Disconnect the curtain airbag module connector.
7) Remove the bolts, and then remove the curtain
airbag module.
CAUTION:
•Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag
module during removal.
•Never open the curtain airbag module before
deploying it. Never reuse the deployed curtain
airbag module.
8) Remove the front piller from front pillar pad.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
•When installing the curtain airbag module, in-
stall a specified part at specified place.
•Be careful not to damage the curtain airbag
module during removal.
•Never open the curtain airbag module before
deploying it. Never reuse the deployed curtain
airbag module.
•Make sure that there are no foreign matter on
airbag module.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.77 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
AB-01277
AB-01278
AB-01279

AB-20
Curtain Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. <Ref. to AB-
4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts. <Ref. to AB-13, CURTAIN
AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION, Inspection Lo-
cations After a Collision.>
1) With side collision (when curtain airbag is de-
ployed)
•Curtain airbag module assembly
•Roof Trim
•Front pillar upper trim
•Front piller pad (blue)
•Center pillar upper trim
•Center piller pad (green)
•Rear quarter upper trim
•Rear quarter piller pad (red)
•Airbag guide
2) When damage is found by visual check
•Assist grip
•Assist grip bracket
•Curtain airbag harness and connector on body
side.
3) With side collision (when curtain airbag is not de-
ployed)
Check the roof trim, pillar trim and airbag module
visually, and then replace them with new ones if
damaged or cracked.
Specially inspect the damage of airbag module
body, mounting bracket and harness connector.
4) Without side collision (dirt and damage of cover)
Replace the corresponding part with a new one.

AB-21
Airbag Control Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
8. Airbag Control Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
•Do not disassemble the airbag control mod-
ule.
•If the airbag control module is deformed or if
the fault occurs by water, replace the airbag
control module with a new one.
•Do not drop the airbag control module.
•After removal, keep the airbag control mod-
ule on a dry, clean surface away from moisture,
heat and dust.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
3) Remove the center console. <Ref. to EI-39, RE-
MOVAL, Center Console.>
4) Remove the console box. <Ref. to EI-38, RE-
MOVAL, Console Box.>
5) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. <Ref.
to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
6) Remove the glove box. <Ref. to EI-37, REMOV-
AL, Glove Box.>
7) Remove the audio unit. <Ref. to ET-14, RE-
MOVAL, Audio.>
8) Remove the screws, and remove the center con-
sole frame.
9) Disconnect the connector from airbag control
module.
10) Remove the bolts and remove airbag control
module.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•Do not reuse the bolt and nut.
•Always use new bolts and nuts for them.
•Be sure to put the water protection cover
over the connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Control module, connector, and mounting brack-
et are damaged.
•Airbag is deployed.
•Side airbag is deployed.
•Curtain airbag is deployed.
AB-01280
AB-00759