SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Workshop Manual

BR-37
Stop Light Switch
BRAKE
15.Stop Light Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
3) Loosen the nuts, unscrew the stop light switch,
and remove stop light switch.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the stop light switch onto the bracket with
screws and position it with the nut.
2) Adjust the stop light switch position, and then
tighten the nut.
Switch.>
Tightening torque:
8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
1) If the stop light switch does not operate properly
(or if it is not secured at the specified position), re-
place with a new part.
Specified position L:
2 mm (0.079 in)
2) Measure the clearance between the threaded
end of the stop light switch and the stopper.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to rotate the stop light switch.
Stop light switch clearance A:
0.8 mm (0.031 in)
3) If it is not within the specification, adjust it by ad-
justing the position of the stop light switch.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to rotate the stop light switch.
(1) Stop light switch
(1) Stop light switch
(2) Stopper
(3) Brake pedal
L
BR-00109
BR-00504
(1)
(3)
(2)
(A)

BR-38
Stop Light Switch
BRAKE
D: ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the lock nut, and adjust the stop light switch
position until the clearance between the threaded
end of the stop light switch and stopper (A) be-
comes 0. 8 mm (0. 031 in). Then, tighten the lock
nut.
Tightening torque:
8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Tighten lock nut B until the threaded end of switch
contacts the stopper. Hold the switch so that it does
not rotate, and loosen the lock nut B approx. 60°.
The clearance (A) will become 0.3 mm (0.012 in).
(1) Stop light switch
(2) Lock nut A
(3) Lock nut B
(4) Stopper
(5) Brake pedal
BR-00505
(1)
(5)
(4)
(A)(3)
(2)

BR-39
Brake Vacuum Pump
BRAKE
16.Brake Vacuum Pump
A: REMOVAL
1. BRAKE VACUUM PUMP
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Disconnect the brake vacuum pump connector.
3) Remove the vacuum hose.
4) Remove the bolt, and remove the brake vacuum
pump.
2. VACUUM HOSE
Remove the clip and remove the vacuum hose.
B: INSTALLATION
1. BRAKE VACUUM PUMP
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
2. VACUUM HOSE
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
The vacuum hose has an installation direction.
Make sure to install in the proper direction.
C: INSPECTION
1. BRAKE VACUUM PUMP
Inspect for whether or not the pump operates when
battery voltage is applied to the connector terminal.
2. VACUUM HOSE
Check to see that air only flows in one direction,
when air is blown into or sucked from the hose.
(1) To engine
(2) Vacuum hose
(3) Vacuum pipe
(4) Marking (Marking to vacuum pipe side)
BR-00506
BR-00507
(1)
(2)(2)
(4)
(3)
ENG

BR-40
Brake Vacuum Sensor
BRAKE
17.Brake Vacuum Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2) Disconnect the brake vacuum sensor connector.
3) Remove the vacuum hose from the brake vacu-
um sensor.
4) Remove the bolt, and remove the brake vacuum
sensor.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
BR-00509

BR-41
General Diagnostic Table
BRAKE
18.General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
Trouble and possible causeCorrective action
1. Insufficient braking
performance
(1) Fluid leakage from the hydraulic mechanism Correct or replace. (cup, piston seal, piston
boot, master cylinder piston kit, pipe or
hose)
(2) Entry of air into the hydraulic mechanism Bleed air.
(3) Wear, deteriorated surface material, water or fluid on
lining
Replace, grind or clean.
(4) Improper operation of master cylinder, disc caliper,
brake booster or check valve
Correct or replace.
2. Unstable or uneven
braking
(1) Fluid on lining or rotor Correct the cause of fluid leakage, and
clean or replace.
(2) Rotor defective Repair or replace the rotor.
(3) Improper lining contact, deteriorated surface, deterio-
rated or wear lining material
Repair by grinding, or replace.
(4) Deformed back plate Repair or replace.
(5) Over inflation of tires Adjust air pressure.
(6) Defective wheel alignment Adjust alignment.
(7) Loose back plate or suppor t installation bolt Tighten to the specified torque.
(8) Faulty wheel bearing Replace.
(9) Defective hydraulic system Replace the cylinder, brake pipe or hose.
(10) Unstable effect of parking brake Check, adjust or replace the rear brake and
cable system.
3. Excessive pedal
stroke
(1) Entry of air into the hydraulic mechanism Bleed air.
(2) Excessive play in the master cylinder push rod Adjust.
(3) Fluid leakage from the hydraulic mechanism Correct or replace. (cup, piston seal, piston
boot, master cylinder piston kit, pipe or
hose)
(4) Improper lining contact or worn lining Correct or replace.
4. Brake dragging or
improper brake
return
(1) Insufficient pedal play Adjust play.
(2) Improper master cylinder return Clean or replace the cylinder.
(3) Clogged hydraulic system Replace.
(4) Improper return or adjustment of parking brake Repair or adjust.
(5) Weakened spring tension or breakage of shoe return
spring
Replace the spring.
(6) Improper disc caliper operation Correct or replace.
(7) Faulty wheel bearing Replace.
Brake noise (1)
(creaking sound)
(1) Hardened or deteriorated brake pad Replace the pad.
(2) Worn brake pad Replace the pad.
(3) Loose back plate or suppor t installation bolt Tighten to the specified torque.
(4) Loose wheel bearing Tighten to the specified torque.
(5) Dir ty rotor Clean the rotor, or clean and replace brake
assembly.
6. Brake noise (2)
(hissing sound)
(1) Worn brake pad Replace the pad.
(2) Improperly installed pad Correct or replace the pad.
(3) Loose or bent rotor Retighten or replace.
7. Brake noise (3)
(click sound)
Excessively worn pad or suppor t Replace the pad or the suppor t.

BR-42
General Diagnostic Table
BRAKE

BVC(diag)-2
Basic Diagnostic Procedure
BRAKE VACUUM CONTROL (BVC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
•Subaru Select Monitor is required for reading DTC, reading the current data and clearing the mem-
ory.
•Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) from the engine control module (ECM) connector
when removing or installing.
NOTE:
•To check the harness for broken wires or short circuits, shake problem spot or connector.
•Refer to “Check List for Interview”.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK PRE-INSPECTION.
1) Ask the customer when and how the trou-
ble occurred using interview check list. BVC(diag)-3, Check List for Interview.>
2) Check the error display. (Odo/trip meter)
Is “Er-bb” displayed on the
screen?
Go to step 3.Go to step 2.
2BASIC INSPECTION
Check the components which might affect the
brake vacuum control. INSPECTION, General Description.>
Is the component that might
affect the vacuum control nor-
mal?
Go to step 3.Repair or replace
each component.
3CHECK INDICATION OF DTC.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and the Sub-
aru Select Monitor power switch to ON.
4) Read the DTC. OPERATION, Read Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
5) Record all DTC.
Is DTC displayed? Go to step 5.Go to step 4.
4PERFORM GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS.
Inspect using “General Diagnostic Table”.
Diagnostic Table.>
Is result of inspection OK? Finish the diagno-
sis.
Go to step 5.
5PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS.
1) Correct the cause of trouble according to
DTC. nostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
2) Perform the clear memory mode. BVC(diag)-13, OPERATION, Clear Memory
Mode.>
3) Perform the inspection mode. BVC(diag)-12, PROCEDURE, Inspection
Mode.>
4) Read the DTC. OPERATION, Read Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
Is DTC displayed? Repeat step 4 until
DTC is not shown.
Finish the diagno-
sis.

BVC(diag)-3
Check List for Interview
BRAKE VACUUM CONTROL (BVC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. Check List for Interview
A: CHECK
Check the following item about the vehicle’s state.
1. STATUS OF THE ERROR DISPLAY
An error is displayed
in odo/trip meter. Always
Sometimes
Only once
Does not come on
• When/How long does it come on?
Ignition key position LOCK
ACC
ON (before starting engine)
START
ON (after starting engine, while engine is running)
ON (after starting engine, engine is stop)
Timing Immediately after turning the ignition switch to ON
Immediately after turning the ignition switch to START
Accelerating — km/h
— MPH
While traveling at a constant speedkm/h MPH
Reducing speed — km/h
— MPH

BVC(diag)-4
Check List for Interview
BRAKE VACUUM CONTROL (BVC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH TROUBLE OCCURS
Environment a) Weather Fine
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Others:
b) Ambient temperature°C (°F)
c) Altitudem (ft)
d) Road Inner city
Suburbs
Highway
General road
Uphill
Downhill
Paved road
Gravel road
Muddy road
Sandy place
Straight road
Sharp cur ve
Gentle curve
S-curve
Road with a slope on both sides
Others:
e) Road surface Dr y
Wet
New-fallen snow
Compressed snow
Frozen slope
Others:
Condition a) Brakes Deceleration: G
continuous / intermittent
b) Accelerator Acceleration: G
continuous / intermittent
c) Vehicle speed km/h MPH
Advancing
Accelerating
Reducing speed
Low speed
Turning
Others:
Immediately after
starting the engine
Idling etc.

BVC(diag)-5
General Description
BRAKE VACUUM CONTROL (BVC) (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. General Description
A: CAUTION
1. SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM
Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the ABS wheel speed sensor and VDCCM&H/U.
CAUTION:
•All airbag system wiring harness and connectors are colored yellow. Do not use the electrical test
equipment on these circuits.
•Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness.
B: INSPECTION
Before performing diagnosis, check the following items which might affect the brake vacuum control.
1. BATTERY
Measure the battery voltage and check electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V or more
Specific gravity: 1.260 or more
2. BRAKE VACUUM HOSE
Make sure the brake vacuum hose is not cracked or loose.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL
2. GENERAL TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
18482AA010 CARTRIDGE Troubleshooting for the electrical system.
22771AA030 SUBARU SELECT
MONITOR KIT
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g f o r t h e e l e c t r i c a l s y s t e m .
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit tester Used for measuring resistance, voltage and current.
Oscilloscope Used for measuring the sensor.
ST18482AA010
ST22771AA030