ECU SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Owner's Manual

EB-22
Rear Gate
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
8. Rear Gate
A: REMOVAL
1. REAR GATE PANEL
1) Remove the weather strip clip, and remove the
rear gate panel weather strip.
NOTE:
If the weather strip clip is removed with excessive
force, the weather strip may be damaged. Be sure
to use clip remover to remove.
2) Remove the rear gate trim. MOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
3) Remove the rear gate garnish. REMOVAL, Rear Gate Garnish.>
4) Remove the rear wiper arm. REMOVAL, Rear Wiper Arm.>
5) Remove the rear wiper motor. REMOVAL, Rear Wiper Motor.>
6) Remove the rear gate latch assembly. SL-43, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Latch Assembly.>
7) Detach the roof spoiler. AL, Roof Spoiler.>
8) Remove the roof trim, and disconnect connector
from the rear gate harness connector. 50, REMOVAL, Roof Trim.>
9) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
10) Remove harness clip of each connector from
the rear gate panel.
11) Remove the rubber duct (A) connection, and
pull out the harness and washer hose from the rear
gate.
12) Before removing the rear gate damper stay,
prevent the rear gate from closing using prop or the
like.
CAUTION:
If the prop comes off, operators may get injured
and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to
support the rear gate with secure material to
prevent injury or damage.
13) Remove the mounting bolt of rear gate damper
stay.
EB-00280
EB-00141
(A)
EB-00020
EB-00281
EB-00282

EB-23
Rear Gate
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
14) Remove the rear gate hinge bolt, and remove
the rear gate panel.
15) Remove the rear gate hinge from the vehicle.
2. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY
CAUTION:
•Do not damage piston rods and oil seals.
•Never disassemble cylinders: They contain
gas.
1) Before removing the rear gate damper stay, pre-
vent the rear gate from closing using prop or the
like.
CAUTION:
If the prop comes off, operators may get injured
and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to
support the rear gate with secure material to
prevent injury or damage.
2) Remove the mounting bolt of rear gate damper
stay.
3) Remove the mounting bolts, and remove the
damper stay.
B: INSTALLATION
1. REAR GATE PANEL
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Install with attention to make uniform clearance
between rear gate panel and body. For the dimen-
sion of clearance, refer to “SPECIFICATION” in
“General Description”. TION, General Description.>
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.6 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
2. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY
1) Prevent the rear gate from closing using prop or
the like.
CAUTION:
If the prop comes off, operators may get injured
and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to
support the rear gate with secure material to
prevent injury or damage.
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”.
NENT, General Description.>
EB-00023
EB-00281
EB-00282
EB-00283
EB-00281

EB-24
Rear Gate
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
C: DISPOSAL
1. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY
CAUTION:
Gas is colorless, odorless, and harmless. How-
ever, gas pressure may spray cutting powder or
oil. Be sure to wear dust-resistant goggles.
1) Cover with a vinyl sack as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Prevent the vinyl sack from being caught by drill
cutting edge
2) Lift the body side slightly with piston rods fully
extended, and secure the body side with vise.
Drill a hole in 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) diameter at
a point 10 to 200 mm (0.39 to 7.87 in) from door
side, and bleed rear gate damper stay gas stay
completely.
(1) Rear gate damper stay
(2) Vinyl sack
(1) Body side
(2) Door side
(3) 190 mm (7.48 in)
(4) 10 mm (0.39 in)
(5) Piston rod
(6) Cylinder
(7) Portion to be drilled
(1)
(2)
EB-00031
(3) (4)
(1)
(5)(6)
(7)
(2)
EB-00032

EI-22
Front Bumper
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
2. FRONT BUMPER BEAM ASSEMBLY
1) Remove the front bumper face.
2) Remove the energy absorber foam from bumper
beam.
3) Remove the bolts, and remove the bumper
beam assembly from vehicle body.
NOTE:
After all bolts are removed, raise the whole bumper
beam a little to remove it from vehicle body.
B: INSTALLATION
1. FRONT BUMPER FACE
1) Mount the bumper face securely in the gap be-
tween guide bracket (A) and fender (B).
2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. FRONT BUMPER BEAM ASSEMBLY
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. NENT, General Description.>
EI-01271
EI-01272
(A)
(B)

EI-47
Floor Mat
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
20.Floor Mat
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT FLOOR MAT
1) Remove the front seats. AL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the second–row seats. REMOVAL, Second-row Seats.>
3) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Console Box.>
4) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
5) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
6) Remove the following trims. MOVAL, Side Trim.>
•Front door scuff plate
•Rear door scuff plate
•Front pillar lower trim
•Center pillar lower trim
7) Remove the remote opener cover. 45, REMOVAL, Remote Openers.>
8) Remove the navigation unit. MOVAL, Navigation Body.>
9) Remove the clips, then remove the front floor
mats.
2. REAR FLOOR MAT
1) Remove the second–row seats. REMOVAL, Second-row Seats.>
2) Remove the third-row seats. (7 seater mod-
el)
3) Remove the luggage box (front). (5 seater mod-
el)
4) Remove the rear quarter lower trim. 45, REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
5) Remove the clips, then remove the rear floor
mats.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
•Secure the mat firmly with hook and clip.
•Insert the mat edge firmly into the groove of side
sill cover.
EI-01351
EI-01352

GW-9
Front Door Glass
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS
4. Front Door Glass
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front door trim. MOVAL, Door Trim.>
2) Remove the sealing cover. MOVAL, Front Sealing Cover.>
3) Operate the power window switch to move the
glass to the position shown in the figure, and then
remove the two bolts through service holes.
4) Tilt the door glass forward, then remove the door
glass from the glass run rubber.
5) Remove the door glass.
CAUTION:
•Since the gear may be disengaged, do not
turn regulator in the closing direction after re-
moving glass.
•Avoid impact and damage to the glass.
6) Remove the bolt (A), and then remove the door
sash (B).
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the glass stay is placed securely
in sash.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. COMPONENT, General Description.>
GW-00479
GW-00480

GW-10
Front Regulator and Motor Assembly
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS
5. Front Regulator and Motor
Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the door glass. MOVAL, Front Door Glass.>
2) Disconnect the motor connector.
3) Remove the four bolts and two nuts to remove
regulator assembly.
4) Remove the screws to remove motor assembly.
NOTE:
When removing the motor assembly, secure the
arm correctly. Otherwise the regulator arm moves
with the force of balancing spring.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. COMPONENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
1) Make sure that the power window motor rotates
properly when the battery voltage is applied to the
terminals of motor connector.
2) Change polarity of battery connection to termi-
nals to ensure that the motor rotates in reverse di-
rection.
GW-00481
GW-00482

GW-12
Scalp Cap
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS
7. Scalp Cap
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the outer mirror. PLACEMENT, Outer Mirror.>
2) Press in the upper side clips (A) from inside of
the outer mirror.
3) Pull the scalp cap frontward of outer mirror, re-
move the upper side clips (A) and lower side hooks
(B), and then remove the scalp cap.
4) Insert the lower hooks (B) of scalp cap to outer
mirror and push the upper clips (A) in.
5) Install the scalp cap securely.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the scalp cap forcibly. The lower
hooks may be damaged.
GW-00312
(A)(A)
(A)
GW-00275(B)
(B)
(A)
GW-00276

GW-14
Outer Mirror
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS
9. Outer Mirror
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Face the mirror upward.
2) Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove clip (A).
3) Lift the lower mirror up to remove hooks (B).
4) Disconnect the mirror heater connector from
side of the mirror. (Model with mirror heater)
5) Catch the hooks (B) and install clips (A).
CAUTION:
•When removing the mirror, be careful not to
damage the back surface of mirror with a flat tip
screwdriver.
•When installing the mirror, insert the hook
and clip securely.
(A)
GW-00279
(B)
GW-00280
(B)
GW-00450(A)

GW-16
Rear Door Glass
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS
11.Rear Door Glass
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear door trim. MOVAL, Door Trim.>
2) Remove the sealing cover. MOVAL, Rear Sealing Cover.>
3) Apply the protective tape (1) to the areas as
shown in the figure.
4) Operate the power window switch to move the
glass to the position shown in the figure, and then
remove the two bolts through service holes.
5) Remove the sash retaining bolts (A), and loosen
the retaining nuts (B).
6) Move the sash (C) upward, and move the nut (B)
to the position on rear door as shown in the figure.
7) Detach the rear part of door glass from sash (1),
and move it backward (2). Tilt the door glass in-
ward, and move it upward to remove (3).
CAUTION:
•Since the gear may be disengaged, do not
turn regulator in the closing direction after re-
moving glass.
•Avoid impact and damage to the glass.
8) Remove the glass run rubber.
9) Remove the door sash.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the glass run rubber is placed
securely in door frame and sash.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. COMPONENT, General Description.>
GW-00487
(1)
GW-00488
GW-00491
(B)
(A)
GW-00489
(C)
(B)
GW-00490
(1)
(2)
(3)