air bag passenger side SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Workshop Manual

AB-2
General Description
AIRBAG SYSTEM
1. General Description
A: COMPONENT
1. DRIVER’S AIRBAG MODULE
Tightening torque:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb)
2. PASSENGER’S AIRBAG MODULE
Tightening torque:
7.4 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
3. SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
Tightening torque:
6 N·m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
4. AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse mounting bolts and nuts.
5. FRONT SUB SENSOR
Tightening torque:
13 N·m (1.32 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse mounting bolts and nuts.
AB-01269
TT
AB-01270
T
AB-00754
T
(A) Bolt
(A) Bolt
AB-01271
T
(A)
AB-01272
T
T
(A)
(A)

AB-5
General Description
AIRBAG SYSTEM
•When checking, use a test harness (1). Damage
to connector terminal cause malfunction. Do not di-
rectly apply the tester probe to connector terminal
of airbag.
•Do not allow water or oil to come in contact with
the connector terminals. Also do not touch the con-
nector terminals.
•Do not check continuity of the airbag modules for
driver’s side, passenger’s side and curtain, or the
pretensioner.
•If damage, open circuit or rust is found on airbag
system wire harness, do not use a soldering equip-
ment to repair. Replace the faulty harness with a
new genuine part.
•Install the wire harness securely with the speci-
fied clips to avoid interference or tangled with other
parts.
•When painting or performing sheet metal work
on the front part of the vehicle, including the front
wheel apron, front fender and front side frame, re-
move the front sub sensors and wire harness of air-
bag system.
•When painting or performing sheet metal work
on the side of the vehicle, including the side sill,
center pillar and front and rear doors, remove the
side airbag sensors and wire harness of the airbag
system.
•Do not use the airbag or pretensioner parts from
other vehicles. Always replace the defective parts
with new parts.
•Never reuse a deployed airbag module and pre-
tensioner.
AB-00122
(1)
AB-00126
AB-00006
AB-00124
AB-00125
AB-00129

AB-6
General Description
AIRBAG SYSTEM
•Do not discard the uninflated airbag or preten-
sioner.
•When airbag control module, front sub sensor,
side airbag sensor and curtain airbag sensor are
removed, do not reuse the bolts and nuts of them.
Always use new bolts and nuts for them.
•Do not drop each airbag module, airbag control
module and each sensor, or store these parts un-
der high temperature over 93°C (199°F), or let wa-
ter, oil or grease get on them; the internal parts may
be damaged or the reliability may be greatly low-
ered.
•After removal of each parts for airbag system,
keep them with the pad facing upward on a dry,
clean and flat surface without heat, light sources,
moisture and dust.
•The airbag modules for driver’s, passenger’s,
side or curtain, or the pretensioner must not be dis-
assembled.
•When performing attachment of the steering
wheel and steering roll connector, make sure to
perform adjustment of the steering roll connector.
•The removed front seat with airbag module must
be kept at least 200 mm (8 in) away from walls and
other objects.
AB-00123
AB-00056
(1) 200 mm (8 in) or more
AB-00779
AB-00128
(1)

AB-7
General Description
AIRBAG SYSTEM
•When storing a removed airbag module, do not place any objects on it or pile them up. If the airbag inflates
for some reason when it is placed with its pad side facing downward or under any object, a serious accident
may result.
(1) Driver’s airbag module (2) Passenger’s airbag module
AB-00130
(2)
(1)

AB-10
Airbag Connector
AIRBAG SYSTEM
3. DRIVER’S AIRBAG (BETWEEN AIRBAG
MAIN HARNESS AND ROLL CONNECTOR)
AND PASSENGER’S AIRBAG
1) How to disconnect:
(1) Push the slide lock (A) into the direction of
arrow.
(2) With the slide lock pushed, disconnect the
connector.
CAUTION:
When pulling the slide lock or disconnecting
connector, be sure to hold the connector, not
the harness.
2) How to connect:
Holding the connector, push it in securely until a
clicking sound is heard.
CAUTION:
Be sure to insert the connector in until it is
locked. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is
locked.
4. SIDE AIRBAG AND CURTAIN AIRBAG
1) How to disconnect:
(1) Push the lock arm (A).
(2) With the lock arm (A) pushed in, move the
slide lock (B) in the direction of arrow.
(3) While holding the slide lock in that position,
release the lock arm (back to the original posi-
tion), and disconnect the connector.
CAUTION:
When pulling the slide lock or disconnecting
connector, be sure to hold the connector, not
the harness.
2) How to connect:
Holding the connector, push it in securely until a
clicking sound is heard.
CAUTION:
Be sure to insert the connector in until it is
locked. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is
locked.
AB-00722
(A)
AB-00022
AB-00023
AB-00017
(A)
(B)
AB-00018
AB-00019

AB-11
Airbag Connector
AIRBAG SYSTEM
5. FRONT SUB SENSOR, SIDE AIRBAG
SENSOR, CURTAIN AIRBAG SENSOR AND
SEAT POSITION SENSOR
1) How to disconnect:
Holding outer part (A), pull it in the direction of ar-
row.
CAUTION:
When pulling the slide lock or disconnecting
connector, be sure to hold the connector, not
the harness.
2) How to connect:
Holding the connector, push it in securely until a
clicking sound is heard.
CAUTION:
•Outer side (A) move back, and so do not put
your hand on the outer part.
•Be sure to insert the connector in until it is
locked. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is
locked.
6. PASSENGER DETECTION SYSTEM (BE-
TWEEN AIR BAG REAR HARNESS AND
SEAT HARNESS) AND BELT TENSION
SENSOR
1) How to disconnect:
Push lock arm (A), then disconnect the connector.
CAUTION:
When pulling the slide lock or disconnecting
connector, be sure to hold the connector, not
the harness.
2) How to connect:
Holding the connector, push it in securely until a
clicking sound is heard.
CAUTION:
Be sure to insert the connector in until it is
locked. Then pull it gently to make sure that it is
locked.
AB-00024
AB-00025

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. 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-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. 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. AL, Glove Box.>
4) Remove the mounting bolts of the passenger’s
side air bag module.
5) Remove the instrument panel upper. 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. Description.>
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 4, CAUTION, General Description.>
•Be sure to perform the system calibration for
occupant detection system after passenger’s
seat installation. 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. 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)