2009 SUBARU TRIBECA Trim

SL-7
General Description
SECURITY AND LOCKS
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. SPECIAL TOOL
2. GENERAL TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
925580000 PULLER Used for removing trim clip
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit tester Used for measuring resistance and voltage.
Drill Used for replacing ignition key lock.
Clip remover Used for removing trim.
Clip clamp pliers Used for removal of various clips and clamps.
TO RX® T20Used for removing and installing the door outer handle.
ST-925580000

SL-34
Front Inner Remote
SECURITY AND LOCKS
5. Front Inner Remote
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the door trim. AL, Door Trim.>
2) Remove the cable from the cable holder.
3) Remove the screw, move the inner remote to the
rear, and remove from the panel.
4) Remove the cable (1).
5) Remove the cable end (2), and remove the inner
remote.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the inner remote works correctly after in-
stallation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the cable of the remote handle and lock
knob for deformation. When it is deformed, straight-
en it because failure operations may occur. When it
is unrepairable, replace the front door latch and
door lock actuator assembly.
2) Check that the remote handle and lock knob op-
erates smoothly.
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SL-35
Front Outer Handle
SECURITY AND LOCKS
6. Front Outer Handle
A: REMOVAL
1) Raise the front door glass to the top position.
2) Remove the door trim. AL, Door Trim.>
3) Remove the sealing cover. MOVAL, Front Sealing Cover.>
4) Remove the plug at the rear end of the door pan-
el.
5) Remove the rod clamp.
6) Loosen the bolt (1) and turn bolt (2) five times.
7) Move the front outer handle forward, and detach
the front outer handle.
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive force to remove the
handle from door panel, not to deform the door
panel.
8) Remove the outer side spacer, and slide the
frame assembly forward from the inner side, then
remove.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure that the outer handle works correctly af-
ter installation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Make sure that the key cylinder and latch are
contacting securely.
2) Check the rod for deformation.
3) Check the lever and rod for smooth operation.
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SL-36
Front Door Latch and Door Lock Actuator Assembly
SECURITY AND LOCKS
7. Front Door Latch and Door
Lock Actuator Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Raise the rear door glass to the top position.
3) Remove the front door trim. MOVAL, Door Trim.>
4) Remove the cable from the front inner remote.

5) Remove the sealing cover. MOVAL, Front Sealing Cover.>
6) Remove the door sash. MOVAL, Front Regulator and Motor Assembly.>
7) Remove the connection rod of the key cylinder
lever. (Driver’s side only)
8) Remove the three screws and one bolt.
9) Remove the front door latch and actuator as-
sembly, and disconnect the connector.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure lock and unlock works correctly after in-
stallation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the rod and cable for deformation. When
it is deformed, straighten it because failure opera-
tions may occur. When it is unrepairable, replace
the front door latch and actuator assembly.
2) Check the lever, rod and cable for smooth oper-
ation.
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SL-38
Rear Inner Remote
SECURITY AND LOCKS
9. Rear Inner Remote
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear door trim. MOVAL, Door Trim.>
2) Remove the screw, slide the inner remote to the
rear, and remove from the panel.
3) Remove the cable (1).
4) Remove the cable end (2), and detach the inner
remote handle.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the inner remote works correctly after in-
stallation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the cable of the remote handle and lock
knob for deformation. When it is deformed, straight-
en it because failure operations may occur. When it
is unrepairable, replace the rear door latch and
door lock actuator assembly.
2) Check that the remote handle and lock knob op-
erates smoothly.
3) Check the child safety lock for correct opera-
tions.
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SL-39
Rear Outer Handle
SECURITY AND LOCKS
10.Rear Outer Handle
A: REMOVAL
1) Raise the rear door glass to the top position.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the rear door trim. MOVAL, Door Trim.>
4) Remove the sealing cover. MOVAL, Rear Sealing Cover.>
5) Loosen the bolt (1) and turn bolt (2) twice.
6) Remove the outer handle cover.
7) Remove the outer side spacer, move the rear
outer handle forward/backward and remove the
rear outer handle.
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive force to remove the
handle from door panel, not to deform the door
panel.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure that the outer handle works correctly af-
ter installation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Inspect to make sure that the latch is in secure
contact.
2) Check the handle and cable for smooth opera-
tion.
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SL-40
Rear Door Latch and Door Lock Actuator Assembly
SECURITY AND LOCKS
11.Rear Door Latch and Door
Lock Actuator Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Raise the door glass to the top position.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the rear door trim. MOVAL, Door Trim.>
4) Remove the cable from rear inner remote. to SL-38, REMOVAL, Rear Inner Remote.>
5) Remove the sealing cover. MOVAL, Rear Sealing Cover.>
6) Remove the rear sash. MOVAL, Rear Regulator and Motor Assembly.>
7) Pull out the cable from the cable clamp of the
outer handle.
8) Remove the three screws and one bolt.
9) Disconnect the connectors, and then remove the
rear door latch and door lock actuator assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure lock and unlock works correctly after in-
stallation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the cable for deformation. When it is de-
formed, straighten it because failure operations
may occur. When it is unrepairable, replace the
rear door latch and door lock actuator assembly.
2) Check that the lever and cable operates smooth-
ly.
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SL-42
Rear Gate Release Switch
SECURITY AND LOCKS
13.Rear Gate Release Switch
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear gate trim. MOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
2) Remove the rear gate garnish. REMOVAL, Rear Gate Garnish.>
3) Disconnect the harness connector of the rear
gate release switch.
4) Hold the rear gate release switch hook, and re-
move the rear gate release switch.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the rear gate latch assembly works after
installation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Disconnect the harness connector of the rear
gate release switch.
2) Inspect the continuity between the rear gate re-
lease switch connector terminals.
If NG, replace the rear gate release switch.
Switch Terminals Standard
OpenNo.1 and No. 2Less than 1 Ω
Close 1 MΩ or more
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