SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Workshop Manual

SB-14
Third Seat Belt
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
7. Third Seat Belt
A: REMOVAL
1. OUTER SEAT BELT RH ASSEMBLY AND
LH ASSEMBLY
1) Remove the third-row seats. <Ref. to SE-17,
REMOVAL, Third-row Seats.>
2) Remove the rear quarter trim. <Ref. to EI-45,
REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
3) Remove the bolts, and then detach the outer
seat belt assembly.
2. INNER SEAT BELT RH ASSEMBLY AND
LH ASSEMBLY
1) Remove the third-row seats. <Ref. to SE-17,
REMOVAL, Third-row Seats.>
2) Remove the bolt, and then detach the inner seat
belt assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When installing, be careful of the routing of the
seatbelt, and make sure that the belt is not
twisted.
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Seat belt is slackened, bent or worn. Seat belt is
abnormally wound or extended.
•Inner belt is deformed or damaged.
•Seat belt buckle cannot be engaged properly.
SB-00309
SB-00313

SE-2
General Description
SEATS
1. General Description
A: COMPONENT
1. FRONT SEAT (DRIVER’S SEAT)
(1) Backrest cover (11) Rear leg cover inside (21) Power seat switch unit
(2) Backrest pad (12) Seat cushion cover (22) Seat heater unit
(3) Backrest frame ASSY (13) Seat cushion pad (23) Lumber support lever
(4) Headrest ASSY (14) Seat cushion frame ASSY (24) Slide rail cover
(5) Headrest lock bushing (15) Rear leg cover outside
(6) Side airbag module (16) Power seat switch knobTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(7) Cover frame (17) Seat side cover outsideT1: 6 (0.61, 4.43)
(8) Backrest back cover (18) Hinge inner cover LHT2: 17.6 (1.79, 12.7)
(9) Seat side cover inside (19) Inner seat belt ASSYT3: 52 (5.30, 37.6)
(10) Hinge inner cover RH (20) Slide rail ASSYT4: 53 (5.40, 38.3)
(1)
(2)
(23)
(22)
(3)
(8)
(4)
(5)
(6)(9)
(10)(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(17)
(21)(19)
(18)
T4
T4
T2
T3
T1
T2
T3
(7)
(24)
(24)
T4
(16)
(20)
SE-00580

SE-3
General Description
SEATS
2. FRONT SEAT (DRIVER’S SEAT)
(1) Backrest cover (10) Hinge inner cover LH (19) Power seat switch unit
(2) Backrest pad (11) Rear leg cover inside (20) Inner seat belt ASSY
(3) Backrest frame ASSY (12) Seat cushion cover (21) Slide rail cover
(4) Headrest ASSY (13) Seat heater unit
(5) Headrest lock bushing (14) Seat cushion pad & frame ASSYTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(6) Side airbag module (15) Rear leg cover outsideT1: 6 (0.61, 4.43)
(7) Cover frame (16) Hinge inner cover RHT2: 17.6 (1.79, 12.7)
(8) Backrest back cover (17) Seat side cover outsideT3: 52 (5.30, 37.6)
(9) Seat side cover inside (18) Power seat switch knobT4: 53 (5.40, 38.3)
T3
T3
(1)
(2)
(3)
(8)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(9)
(10)
(12)
T4
T2
T2
T1
T4
(7)
(11)
(15)
(14)
(21)
(20)
(16)
(13)
(19)
(18)
(17)
SE-00581

SE-4
General Description
SEATS
3. SECOND-ROW SEATS
(1) Headrest (8) Backrest back cover (14) Armrest
(2) Lock bushing (9) Holder (15) Slide rail cover
(3) Backrest cover (10) Seat back latch cover
(4) Backrest pad (11) Hinge outer coverTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(5) Seat cushion cover (12) Hinge inner coverT1: 40 (4.08, 28.9)
(6) Seat cushion pad (13) Cup holderT2: 52 (5.30, 37.6)
(7) Slide rail ASSY
(1)
(1)
(8)
(8)
(3)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(4)
(4)
(11)
(11)
(11)(10)
(12)
(12)
(15)
(15)(7)
(15)
(2)
(2)
(9)
T2
T2
T1
T2
T2
T2
T1
(8)
(9)
(2)
(12)
(14)
(13)
(7)
(12)
(12)
(11)
(11)
SE-00582

SE-5
General Description
SEATS
4. THIRD-ROW SEATS
(1) Headrest (7) Backrest padTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Headrest lock bushing (8) Seat cushion coverT1: 10 (1.01, 7.23)
(3) Hinge lever ASSY (9) Seat cushion padT2: 52 (5.30, 37.6)
(4) Backrest back cover (10) Hinge plateT3: 53 (5.40 38.3)
(5) Backrest frame (11) Inner hinge ASSY
(6) Backrest cover
(1)
(2)
(2)(3)
(3)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(4)
(5)
(10)
(11)
T3
T3
T3
T1
T3
T1
T2
SE-00583

SE-6
General Description
SEATS
B: CAUTION
•If the seat cushion cover is removed or replaced, make sure to perform passenger detection system ad-
justment after installing the seat to the vehicle. <Ref. to OD(diag)-18, SYSTEM CALIBRATION (REZERO-
ING), OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Failure to do so may cause improper operation of the passenger detection system.
•The passenger detection system (passenger seat only) control unit and the passenger detection sensor
are fixed to the seat cushion frame. Never remove the passenger detection control unit or the pressure sen-
sor from the seat cushion frame.
•Do not replace the seat cushion pad by itself. Always replace the seat cushion pad and frame assembly
as a set. The seat cushion pad and cushion frame are adjusted as a set at the time of manufacture. If cushion
pads and cushion frames are combined from those of other vehicles or other sets, the passenger detection
system may not operate properly.
•If the seat cushion cover is removed, make sure to replace the wire on the seat cushion side with a new
wire.
•When removing the front seat from a side airbag loaded vehicle, follow cautions given in the airbag section.
<Ref. to AB-4, CAUTION, General Description.>
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Long nose plier Used for removing the hog ring.
Hog ring pliers Used for installing the hog ring.
TO RX® T50Used for removing/installing inner seat belt assembly and
removing/installing/disassembling second-row seats.

SE-7
Front Seat
SEATS
2. Front Seat
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
The airbag system is fitted with a backup power
source. After disconnecting the battery ground
cable, the airbag may deploy if you do not wait
for 20 seconds before starting the service of
airbag system.
1. DRIVER’S SEAT
1) Remove the headrest.
2) Tilt the backrest forward, and move the seat for-
ward.
3) Remove the rear leg cover, and remove the two
bolts at the rear side of slide rail.
4) Move the seat backward, remove the front leg
cover, and then remove the 2 bolts at the front side
of the slide rail.
5) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for more than 20 seconds before starting work.
6) Disconnect the connector under the seat.
•Seat belt buckle switch connector
•Seat position sensor connector
•Side airbag connector
•Seat heater connector
•Power seat connector
7) Remove the seat from vehicle.
2. PASSENGER’S SEAT
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before starting the work. <Ref. to SE-6, CAU-
TION, General Description.>
1) Remove the headrest.
2) Tilt the backrest forward, and move the seat for-
ward.
3) Remove the rear leg cover, and remove the bolt
at the rear side of the slide rail.
4) Move the seat backward, remove the front leg
cover, and then remove the bolt at the front side of
the slide rail.
5) Disconnect the ground cable from battery, and
wait for more than 20 seconds before starting work.
6) Disconnect all the connectors of connector hold-
er in the backside of seat cushion.
•Harness connector of occupant detection control
module
•Side airbag connector
•Power seat connector
•Seat heater connector
7) Remove the seat belt anchor cover.
NOTE:
Tilt the seat back all the way to provide workspace.
8) Remove the seat from vehicle.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Tighten the slide rail installing bolt gradually in sev-
eral steps to the specified torque in the order as
shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
After installing the driver’s seat, use the Subaru
Select Monitor to confirm that the seat position
sensor LH is operating properly. <Ref. to AB(di-
ag)-32, DISPLAY OF STATUS INFORMATION,
OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. <Ref. to SE-2, COMPONENT, General
Description.>
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. DRIVER’S SEAT
1) Remove the seat from vehicle. <Ref. to SE-7,
DRIVER’S SEAT, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the clip (A) and straps (B) on the back
of seat cushion.
3) Disconnect the following connectors from the
backside of seat cushion.
•Side airbag
•Seat position sensor
•Seat heater
•Power seat
•Seat belt
SE-00479
(1)
(3)
(4)
(2)
(B)(A)
SE-00643

SE-8
Front Seat
SEATS
4) Remove the screw (A) and clips (B), and then
disconnect the seat switch connector to remove
seat side cover outside.
5) Remove the TORX® bolt, and then remove the
inner seat belt assembly.
6) Remove the screw (A) and clip (B), and then re-
move the seat side cover inside.
7) Remove the two bolts from the reclining hinge on
each left and right side.
8) Remove the clips and hooks, and then detach
the backrest back cover.
9) Remove the lock clip, and then remove the lum-
ber support lever.
(B)
(B)(A)
SE-00584
SE-00585
SE-00412
(A)(B)
SE-00413
SE-00586
SE-00414

SE-9
Front Seat
SEATS
10) Remove the hooks and hog rings at the rear
side of backrest.
11) Remove the headrest lock bushing.
NOTE:
Push outside to remove it from the inside of seat.
12) Remove the hog rings.
13) Remove the cover frame (A).
14) Pull out the backrest frame assembly.
15) Remove the side airbag module.
16) Remove the two bolts on each left and right
side, and then remove the reclining motor assem-
bly.
17) Remove the hog rings (A) on the surface side
of backrest, and then remove the backrest cover
from backrest.
18) Remove the bolt (A) and hook (B) on left and
right side, and then remove the seat cushion frame
from seat rail assembly.
SE-00587
SE-00243
SE-00588
(A)
SE-00337
SE-00589
SE-00388
SE-00590: (A)
SE-00416(B)(A)

SE-10
Front Seat
SEATS
19) Remove the hooks (A), and then remove the
seat cushion from seat cushion frame.
20) Remove the hog rings (A), and then remove the
seat cushion cover from seat cushion pad.
21) Remove the hooks and hog rings at the bottom
of headrest, and then remove the headrest cover
from headrest.
2. PASSENGER’S SEAT
CAUTION:
•If the seat cushion cover is removed or re-
placed, make sure to perform passenger detec-
tion system adjustment after installing the seat
to the vehicle. <Ref. to OD(diag)-18, SYSTEM
CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
Failure to do so may cause improper activation
of passenger’s airbag.
•The passenger detection system (passenger
seat only) control unit, passenger detection
sensor, seat cushion pad and seat cushion
frame are considered as a single seat cushion
pad and frame assembly. Never remove the
passenger detection control unit or the pres-
sure sensor from the seat cushion frame.
•If the seat cushion cover is removed, make
sure to replace the wire on the seat cushion
side with a new wire.
1) Remove the seat from vehicle. <Ref. to SE-7,
PASSENGER’S SEAT, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Refer to the disassembly procedures for the driv-
er’s seat.
NOTE:
The back side of the seat cushion is affixed by a
hook (A) and hog ring (B).
D: ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When the backrest cover is not installed se-
curely, the side airbag module may not be de-
ployed properly, therefore keep strictly to the
following procedure.
•Be careful not to stain or damage the back-
rest cover during assembly.
•The back rest cover of the side airbag module
are to be tightened and fixed together with the
attachment nuts for the side airbag module as-
sembly.
•Always use new hog rings.
•Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
•Install the hog rings to the specified points
securely and make sure that no wrinkle or twist-
ing on backrest cover.
1. DRIVER’S SEAT
NOTE:
•When installing the inner seat belt assembly, fol-
low the procedure described in the seat belt sec-
tion. <Ref. to SB-11, INNER SEAT BELT
ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, Front Seat Belt.>
•Install the backrest assembly and seat cushion
assembly in the following procedure.
SE-00391
(A)
(A)
SE-00591: (A)
SE-00342
(A)
(A)
SE-00642: (B)