2009 SUBARU TRIBECA Reverse

AC-49
A/C Filter
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
28.A/C Filter
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-37, REMOVAL, Glove Box.>
2) Remove the 2 clips and the damper (string)
3) Remove the glove box.
4) Remove the service hole cover.
5) Remove the A/C filter.
6) Install in the reverse order of removal.
(1) Clip
(2) Damper (String)
AC-01382(1)
(2)
AC-01383
AC-01384

AC(diag)-3
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. General Description
A: CAUTION
1) Never connect the battery in reverse polarity.
•Auto A/C control module may be destroyed in-
stantly.
2) Do not disconnect the battery terminals while the
engine is running.
•A large counter electromotive force will be gener-
ated in the generator, and this voltage may damage
electronic parts such as auto A/C control module
etc.
3) Before disconnecting the connectors of each
sensor and the auto A/C control module, be sure to
turn the ignition switch to OFF.
•Auto A/C control module may be damaged.
4) Every A/C-related part is a precision part. Do not
drop them.
5) Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the
A/C control panel and junction box.
CAUTION:
•For airbag system, yellow-colored wiring har-
ness and connectors are all used. Do not use
the electrical test equipment on these circuits.
•Be careful not to damage the airbag system
wiring harness when servicing the A/C control
panel and junction box.
B: INSPECTION
Before performing the diagnosis, check the follow-
ing items which might affect A/C system problems.
1. BATTERY
1) Measure the battery voltage and specific gravity
of electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V
Specific gravity: 1.260 or more
2) Check the condition of the fuses for A/C system
power supply and other fuses.
3) Check the condition of harness and harness
connector connections.
2. ASPIRATOR HOSE
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and press the A/
C switch.
2) Turn the temperature control dial to maximum
hot position.
3) Turn the air flow control dial to “DEF” position.
4) Turn the fan speed control dial to 4th position.
5) Put a strip of paper close to the front side of in-
vehicle sensor suction port (A) located in the driv-
er’s side console side panel, and check that air is
being sucked into the port by seeing the paper
moving towards the port.
NOTE:
Be careful not to let the paper get sucked into the
port.
6) If the paper does not move at all, remove the
driver’s side console side panel MOVAL, Center Console.> and check for improper
connection of the aspirator hose, in-vehicle sensor
and heater unit, and repair them if necessary.
3. A/C LINE
Check the connection for A/C line (A) and lower
side high-pressure pipe.
AC-01323
AC-01324
(A)

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General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
4. CONTROL SWITCHES
Start the engine and warm-up completely.
1) Inspection using switches
2) Compressor operation inspection
3) Inspection of illumination control
No. Point to check Switch operation Judgment standard
1OFF switch Press the OFF switch.
Setting temperature display goes out.
•Blower fan: OFF
•Inlet opening: FRESH
•Compressor: OFF
2
AU TO sw it c h, d r iver ’s
side temperature con-
trol dial and passen-
ger’s side temperature
control dial
1) Press the AUTO switch.
2) Turn the temperature control dial to the left
fully, and set to 18°C (65°F) (maximum cool posi-
tion).
AU TO di sp l ay i l lu mi n at e s.
•Outlet air temperature: COOL
•Blower fan: HI (AUTO)
•Outlet opening: FACE
•Inlet opening: AUTO
•Compressor: AUTO
3) Turn the temperature control dial to the right
slowly, and change the setting from 18°C (64°F)
(maximum cool position) to 32°C (85°F).
•Outlet air temperature: COOL → HOT
•Blower fan: AUTO
•Outlet opening: FACE → B/L → FOOTHEAT
•Inlet opening: AUTO
•Compressor: AUTO
4) Turn the temperature control dial to the right
fully, and set to 32°C (85°F) (maximum hot posi-
tion).
•Outlet air temperature: HOT
•Blower fan: HI (AUTO)
•Outlet opening: HEAT
•Inlet opening: FRESH (AUTO)
•Compressor: AUTO
3Defroster switch Press the defroster switch.
Defroster switch indicator illuminates.
•Outlet air temperature: AUTO
•Blower fan: AUTO
•Outlet opening: DEF
•Inlet opening: FRESH
•Compressor: ON
4FRESH/RECIRC
switchPress the FRESH/RECIRC switch.
Inlet opening switches RECIRC → FRESH or
FRESH → RECIRC each time pressing the
switch.
5MODE switch Press the MODE switch.Outlet opening switches FACE → B / L → HEAT
→ D/H each time pressing the switch.
6FAN switch Turn the FAN switch.
Blower fan switches OFF → LO → M1 → M2
→ M3 → M4 → HI each time turning the
switch and it switches in reverse order when
turned backward.
No. Point to check Switch operation Judgment standard
1Compressor1) Turn the A/C switch to ON.
2) Set the FAN switch between LO and HI.Compressor: ON
No. Point to check Switch operation Judgment standard
1Illumination Turn the lighting switch to ON. Illumination comes on.

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General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
4) Inspection of the rear cooler switch
5) Inspection of rear cooler
6) Inspection of illumination control
No. Point to check Switch operation Judgment standard
1FAN switch Turn the FAN switch.
Blower fan switches OFF → LO → ML → MH
→ HI each time turning the switch and it
switches in reverse order when turned back-
ward.
No. Point to check Switch operation Judgment standard
1Roof grill Turn the FAN switch.
Fr on t A / C O N ( co mp r es so r op e rat i ng ) : COOL
Fr on t A / C O FF ( co mp r e ss or n ot o pe ra t in g) :
Blower ON
No. Point to check Switch operation Judgment standard
1Illumination Turn the lighting switch to ON. Illumination comes on.

IDI-11
Combination Meter
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
3. Combination Meter
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Set the tilt steering at the lowest position.
3) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Console Box.>
4) Remove the control panel. MOVAL, Control Panel.>
5) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
6) Remove the console side panel. REMOVAL, Center Console.>
7) Remove the meter hood.
8) Remove the screws of combination meter (two
for upper side, two for lower side) and pull the com-
bination meter.
9) Disconnect the connector in the rear side of
combination meter to remove meter.
CAUTION:
•Be careful not to damage the meter or instru-
ment panel.
•Pay particular attention to avoid damaging
the meter glass.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
•Make sure the electrical connector is con-
nected securely.
•Make sure that each meter operates normally.
•When the combination meter of model with
immobilizer has been replaced, be sure to per-
form the registration of immobilizer.
ID-00189

IDI-12
Combination Meter
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
C: DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•Use gloves to avoid damage and getting fingerprints on the glass surface and meter surfaces.
•Be careful not to apply excessive force to the trip knob.
•Be sure not to touch the meter indicator needle.
Disengage the claw (A), and remove the visor assembly (B), meter case cover (C), and cover glass (D) from
the meter panel assembly (E).
1. BULB REPLACEMENT
LEDs are used for all of warning lights and indicator lights of combination meters, replace the meter case as-
sembly if faulty.
D: ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
IDI00190
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)

IDI-17
Warning Box
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
8. Warning Box
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the upper grille. MOVAL, Air Vent Grille.>
3) Remove the screws of warning box (1) and pull
out the warning box.
4) Disconnect the connector in the rear side of
warning box to remove the warning box.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
•Make sure the electrical connector is con-
nected securely.
•Make sure that each indicator operates nor-
mally.
IDI00191
(1)

LI-2
General Description
LIGHTING SYSTEM
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
B: CAUTION
•Before removing or installing parts, always disconnect the battery ground cable from battery. When replac-
ing the audio, control module and other parts provided with memory functions, record the memory contents
before disconnecting the battery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is cleared.
•Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of disassembly procedure unless otherwise indicated.
•Adjust parts to the given specifications.
•Connect the connectors securely during reassembly.
•After reassembly, make sure functional parts operate smoothly.
WARNING:
•The air bag system wiring harness is routed near electrical parts and switches. Airbag system
wiring harnesses and connectors are yellow. Do not use electrical test equipment on these cir-
cuits.
•Be careful not to damage the air bag system wiring harness when servicing electrical parts and
switches.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
HeadlightHalogen type low beam 12 V — 55 W
Halogen type high beam 12 V — 65 W
Fr o nt t ur n si gn a l, p ar k in g 1 2 V — 27 / 8 W
Fr o nt si d e m ar ke r li gh t12 V — 5 W
Fr o nt fog li g ht12 V — 55 W
Side turn signal light 12 V — 2.7 W (LED)
Rear combination lightStop/Tail light/Rear side marker light 12 V — 21/5 W
Tu r n s i g n a l l i g h t 1 2 V — 2 1 W
Rear finisher light12 V — 3.8 W
Back-up light12 V — 16 W
License plate light12 V — 5 W
High-mounted stop light 12 V — 1.3 W (LED)
Room light12 V — 8 W
Spot map light12 V — 8 W
Luggage room light12 V — 13 W
Rear gate light12 V — 5 W
Glove box light12 V — 1.4 W
Door step light12 V — 3.5 W
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit tester Used for measuring resistance and voltage.