2009 SUBARU TRIBECA Reverse

SE-17
Third-row Seats
SEATS
4. Third-row Seats
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the front side of the 3rd seat cushion and
then remove the hooks.
2) Lift up the 3rd seat cushion and remove the seat
cushion by pushing it backward to detach the hook.
3) Remove the eight bolts securing the 3rd seat
back.
4) Remove the 3rd seat.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. Description.>
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Remove the 3rd seat. AL, Third-row Seats.>
2) Remove the headrest.
3) Pull out the seat belt tray.
4) Remove the hog rings (A) on the rear side of
seat cushion.
5) Remove the hog rings (A) on the front side of
seat cushion.
6) Remove the two screws securing the hinge lever
assembly.
7) Disconnect the wire connected to the hinge lever
assembly.
8) Remove the seat back cover.
SE-00621
SE-00622
SE-00623: (A)
SE-00624: (A)
SE-00625
SE-00626

SE-18
Third-row Seats
SEATS
9) Remove the hog rings (A) and hooks at the rear
face of the backrest.
10) Remove the hooks which secure the seat back
to the frame.
11) Remove the hog rings on the rear side of seat
back.
12) Remove the seat back cover.
13) Pull out the frame from the seat back cushion.
D: ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•Be careful not to stain or damage the back-
rest cover during assembly.
•Always use new hog rings.
•Secure the hog ring using hog ring pliers.
•Install the hog rings to the specified points
securely and make sure that no wrinkle or twist-
ing on backrest cover.
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1) Assemble the seat cushion in the reverse order
of disassembly.
2) Assemble the backrest in the reverse order of
disassembly.
3) Assemble each inner belt assembly and each
cover in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. Description.>
E: INSPECTION
Check that no tear or fray on the seat cover.
: (A)SE-00627
SE-00628
SE-00629: (A)

SE-19
Seat Heater System
SEATS
5. Seat Heater System
A: REMOVAL
1. SEAT HEATER UNIT
1) Remove the front seats. AL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the backrest cover of front seat and
seat cushion cover. BLY, Front Seat.>
3) Remove the hog rings, and then remove the seat
heater unit.
2. SEAT HEATER SWITCH
The seat heater switch is built into the control pan-
el.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
SE-00082

SL-6
General Description
SECURITY AND LOCKS
5. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
B: CAUTION
•Before disassembling or reassembling parts, al-
ways disconnect the battery ground cable from bat-
tery. When repairing the audio, control module, etc.
which are provided with memory functions, record
the memory contents before disconnecting the
ground cable from battery. Otherwise, these con-
tents are erased upon disconnection.
•Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of dis-
assembly unless otherwise indicated.
•Adjust the parts to the specifications described in
this manual if so designated.
•Connect the connectors securely during reas-
sembly.
•After reassembly, ensure the functional parts op-
erate smoothly.
•The air bag system wiring harness is routed near
electrical parts and switches.
•Airbag system wiring harnesses and connectors
are yellow. Do not use the electrical test equipment
on these circuits.
•Be careful not to damage the airbag system wir-
ing harness when servicing the ignition key cylin-
der.
(1) Keyless entry control module (3) Door switch (5) Horn
(2) Rear gate latch switch (4) Body integrated unit (6) Keyless buzzer
SL-00440
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(5)
(6)
(1)

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.
SL-00441
(2)
(1)

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.
SL-00442
(1)
(1)
(2)

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.
SL-00443

SL-37
Front Door Lock Actuator
SECURITY AND LOCKS
8. Front Door Lock Actuator
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front door latch and door lock actu-
ator assembly. Door Latch and Door Lock Actuator Assembly.>
2) Remove the pawl of front door latch security cov-
er, and then remove the cover.
3) Remove the screw from front door latch and
door lock actuator, and then remove the door lock
actuator.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure lock and unlock works correctly after in-
stallation.
C: INSPECTION
1) Disconnect the door lock actuator harness con-
nector.
2) Connect the battery to door lock actuator termi-
nals.
If defective, replace the door lock actuator.
(1) Front door lock actuator
Te r m i n a l N o . A c t u a t o r o p e r a t i o n
No. 1 (+) and No. 2 (–) Unlock → Lock
No. 2 (+) and No. 1 (–) Lock → Unlock
SL-00444
(1)
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