2009 SUBARU TRIBECA center console

AB-21
Airbag Control Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
8. Airbag Control Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
•Do not disassemble the airbag control mod-
ule.
•If the airbag control module is deformed or if
the fault occurs by water, replace the airbag
control module with a new one.
•Do not drop the airbag control module.
•After removal, keep the airbag control mod-
ule on a dry, clean surface away from moisture,
heat and dust.
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 center console. MOVAL, Center Console.>
4) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Console Box.>
5) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
6) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
7) Remove the audio unit. MOVAL, Audio.>
8) Remove the screws, and remove the center con-
sole frame.
9) Disconnect the connector from airbag control
module.
10) Remove the bolts and remove airbag control
module.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•Do not reuse the bolt and nut.
•Always use new bolts and nuts for them.
•Be sure to put the water protection cover
over the connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Control module, connector, and mounting brack-
et are damaged.
•Airbag is deployed.
•Side airbag is deployed.
•Curtain airbag is deployed.
AB-01280
AB-00759

ET-14
Audio
ENTERTAINMENT
9. Audio
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the ring indicator (A) and console front
panel (B).
3) Remove the screws, and pull out the front con-
trol panel.
4) Disconnect the harness connectors and remove
the front control panel.
5) Remove the screws, and partially pull the audio
out from center console.
6) Disconnect the harness connector and antenna
feeder cord, and then remove the audio.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
EI-01299
PRND
:(B)
(B)
(A)
ET-00172
ET-00173

ET-30
Front Accessory Power Supply Socket
ENTERTAINMENT
25.Front Accessory Power Sup-
ply Socket
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Center Console.>
3) Disconnect the harness connector, and remove
the accessory power supply socket.
NOTE:
The socket can be pulled out by unlocking the ac-
cessory socket lock in 2 locations and turning the
socket to the left.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Confirm that the accessory socket is locked and
can not be pulled out.
ET-00191
(A)

ET-31
Rear Accessory Power Supply Socket
ENTERTAINMENT
26.Rear Accessory Power Sup-
ply Socket
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Center Console.>
3) Disconnect the harness connector, and remove
the accessory power supply socket.
NOTE:
The socket can be pulled out by unlocking the ac-
cessory socket lock in 2 locations and turning the
socket to the left.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Confirm that the accessory socket is locked and
can not be pulled out.
ET-00191
(A)

EI-12
General Description
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
12.INSTRUMENT PANEL
(1) Instrument panel upper ASSY (9)

Instrument panel lower cover
upper
(15) Console side panel upper RH
(2) Meter visor (16) Console side panel lower
(3) Center upper grille panel (10)

Instrument panel lower cover
under
(17) Glove box lid
(4) Air vent duct (18) Glove box panel
(5) Instrument panel side cover (11) Center console frame (19) Glove box lower cover
(6) Air vent side grille (12) Garnish RH
(7) Garnish LH (13) Steering support beam ASSYTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(8) Garnish CTR (14) Console side panel upper LHT: 25 (25.5, 18)
EI-01269
TT
(2)
(5)
(1)
(8)
(6)
(19)
(11)
(12)
(15)
(17)
(5)
(6)
(3)(4)
(7)
(9)
(10)
(14)
(16)
(18)
(13)
(16)

EI-39
Center Console
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
16.Center Console
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the control panel. MOVAL, Control Panel.>
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
3) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
4) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Console Box.>
5) Remove the screws and clips (A) to remove the
console side panel upper.
•Driver’s side
•Passenger’s side
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
EI-01325:(A)
EI-01326:(A)

EI-40
Instrument Panel Assembly
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
17.Instrument Panel Assembly
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Take care of the following when removing the
instrument panel from the vehicle body.
•Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before starting the work. TION, General Description.>
•Be sure to disconnect each harness connec-
tor. Applying excessive pulling force may dam-
age the harness.
•Be careful to the harness of airbag system.
Damage of the harness may cause the air bag
system malfunction.
•Take care not to damage the interior trims
when removing the instrument panel from the
vehicle body.
NOTE:
•Putting alignment marks to each connector as
necessary facilitates the reassembly work.
•When storing the removed instrument panel, be
sure to prepare a table or the like to put the instru-
ment panel on in order to prevent damage.
1. INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
2) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Console Box.>
3) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
4) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
5) Remove the center console. MOVAL, Center Console.>
6) Remove the audio unit. MOVAL, Audio.>
7) Remove the combination meter assembly. to IDI-11, REMOVAL, Combination Meter.>
8) Remove the upper grille. PER GRILL, REMOVAL, Air Vent Grille.>
9) Remove the multi function display or navigation
monitor, and warning box. MOVAL, Navigation Display.>
10) Remove the front pillar upper trim. 43, REMOVAL, Side Trim.>
11) Remove the mounting bolts of the passenger’s
side air bag module.
12) Remove the following screws.
•In combination meter house
•At the sides (left and right) of instrument panel
•Instrument panel center
EI-01327
EI-01328
EI-01330
EI-01329

EI-41
Instrument Panel Assembly
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
13) Make sure that the instrument panel upper is
removed from the steering support beam
14) Disconnect the connectors, and remove the in-
strument panel from vehicle body.
15) Remove the heater vent duct. REMOVAL, Heater Vent Duct.>
16) Remove the air vent grille. MOVAL, Air Vent Grille.>
17) Remove the passenger airbag module. to AB-16, REMOVAL, Passenger’s Airbag Mod-
ule.>
2. STEERING SUPPORT BEAM
1) Remove the instrument panel upper.
2) Remove the bolts, and then remove the knee
guard plate.
3) Remove the steering shaft from the steering
support beam. Steering Column.>
4) Remove the bolts and remove the steering sup-
port beam.
3. INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
2) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Console Box.>
3) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
4) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
5) Remove the center console. MOVAL, Center Console.>
6) Remove the front pillar upper trim. 43, REMOVAL, Side Trim.>
7) Remove the steering shaft from the steering
support beam. Steering Column.>
8) Disconnect the connectors, and remove the in-
strument panel from vehicle body.
9) Remove the bolts and remove the steering sup-
port beam.
NOTE:
For positions of the mounting bolt of steering sup-
port beam, refer to the removal procedure of the
steering support beam.
10) Make sure that the each harness connector is
disconnected, and remove the instrument panel as-
sembly from the vehicle body.
NOTE:
Remove the passenger’s side door trim to facilitate
the work.
EI-01331
EI-01332