Reverse SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Service Manual

EB-14
Front Hood
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
4) Remove the front fender. MOVAL, Front Fender.>
5) Remove the bolts of front hood hinge.
5. FRONT HOOD STRIKER
Refer to the front hood lock assembly of SL section.
Assembly.>
6. FRONT HOOD PANEL
1) Remove the front hood insulator.
2) Open the front hood to remove the window
washer hose.
3) Remove the front hood weather strip.
4) Remove the hood lock assembly.
sembly.>
5) Remove the window washer hose and nozzle.
zle.>
6) Remove the front hood damper.
7) Remove the bolt, and remove the front hood
panel from the front hood hinge.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Be careful not to catch the window washer hose in.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. NENT, General Description.>
C: ADJUSTMENT
1) Adjust the clearance between front hood panel
and front fender panel. Clearance must be equal at
both sides. For the dimension of clearance, refer to
“SPECIFICATION” in “General Description”. to EB-2, SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
2) Use the hinge mounting bolts to align the front
hood longitudinal and lateral position.
3) Adjust the height at the front end of hood. to SL-44, ADJUSTMENT, Front Hood Lock Assem-
bly.>
4) Rotate the hood buffer to adjust lateral height.
D: DISPOSAL
For the disposal procedures of front hood damper
stay, refer to the disposal procedures of rear gate
damper stay. Gate.>
EB-00286
EB-00285
EB-00285
EB-00287

EB-15
Front Fender
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
3. Front Fender
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the side sill guarnish. REMOVAL, Side Garnish.>
3) Remove the front bumper. MOVAL, Front Bumper.>
4) Remove the headlight assembly. REMOVAL, Headlight Assembly.>
5) Remove the mud guard. MOVAL, Mud Guard.>
6) Remove the cowl panel side.
7) Remove the bolt, and remove the front fender
panel.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Install with attention to make uniform clearance
between front fender panel and front hood panel.
For the dimension of clearance, refer to “SPECIFI-
CATION” in “General Description”. SPECIFICATION, General Description.>
Tightening torque:
7.4 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
EI-01280
(A)
EB-00279

EB-18
Front Sealing Cover
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
5. Front Sealing Cover
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front door trim. MOVAL, Door Trim.>
3) Remove the door trim bracket.
4) Remove the sealing cover.
NOTE:
•Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force
will easily break the cover.
•If cover gets broken, replace it with a new one.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) When replacing the sealing cover, use the butyl
tape.
3) Press the butyl tape-applied area firmly to pre-
vent any floating on surface.
Butyl tape:
3M 8626 or equivalent
NOTE:
•Apply a uniform bead of butyl tape.
•Attach the sealing cover, keeping it from becom-
ing wrinkled.
•Breaks in the bead will allow water leakage and
contamination.
C: INSPECTION
If the sealing cover gets damaged, replace it with a
new one.
EB-00034
EB-00018

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

EI-17
Front Under Cover
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
2. Front Under Cover
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the clips and bolts, then remove the un-
dercover.
2) Remove the clips and bolts, then remove the
front lower cover.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. NENT, General Description.>
EI-01263
EI-01264

EI-18
Fuel Tank Protector
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
3. Fuel Tank Protector
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the bolts (A) and nuts (B), and then re-
move the fuel tank protector.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Bolt
17.5 N·m (1.78 kgf-m, 12.9 ft-lb)
EI-01265(A)
(A)(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(B)(B)(B)(B)

EI-19
Mud Guard
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
4. Mud Guard
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the wheels.
2) Loosen the screws and clips to remove mud
guard.
•Front mud guard
•Rear mud guard
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
EI-01266
EI-01267

EI-20
Front Grille
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
5. Front Grille
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front bumper. MOVAL, Front Bumper.>
2) Remove the screws, and remove the front grille
from bumper face.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
EI-01262

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-27
Front Bumper
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
18Cleaning/degreas-
ingSame as Process No. 12.
19 Top coat (I)
Non-colored Metallic paint
Use a “block” coating method.
•Recommended paint:
Suncryl (SC)
No. 307 Flex Hardener
SC Reducer (thinner)
•Mixture ratio:
Suncryl (SC) vs. No. 307 Flex Hardener = 3 : 1
•Viscosity: 11 — 13 sec./20°C (68°F)
• Coating film thickness: 40 — 50 µ
•Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm2, 36 — 50 psi)
Use a “block” coating method.
•Recommended paint:
Suncryl (SC)
No. 307 Flex Hardener
SC Reducer (thinner)
•Mixture ratio:
Suncryl (SC) vs. No. 307 Flex Hardener = 3 : 1
•Viscosity: 11 — 13 sec./20°C (68°F)
•Coating film thickness: 20 — 30 µ
•Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm2, 36 — 50 psi)
20 Leave unattended Not required.
Leave unattended at 20°C (68°F) for at least
10 minutes until the topcoat area is half-dry.
NOTE:
Be careful to keep dust or dirt from coming in
contact with the affected area.
21 Top coat (II) Not required.
Apply a clear coat three times at an interval of
3 to 5 minutes.
•Recommended paint:
SC710 Overlay Clear
No. 307 Flex Hardener
SC Reducer (thinner)
•Mixture ratio:
Suncryl (SC) vs. No. 307 Flex Hardener = 3 : 1
•Viscosity: 10 — 13 sec./20°C (68°F)
•Coating film thickness: 20 — 30 µ
•Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm2, 36 — 50 psi)
22 Drying
Allow the coated surface to dry for two hours at 20°C (68°F) or 30 minutes at 60°C (140°F)].
NOTE:Do not allow the temperature to exceed 80°C (176°F) since this will deform the PP substrate.
23 Inspection Carefully check the condition of the repaired area.
24Removal of mask-
ingRemove the masking tape applied in Process No. 11 and 13.
25 Parts installation Install parts on the bumper in reverse order of removal.
26 Bumper installation Install the bumper.
Process
No.Process name Job contents