2009 SUBARU TRIBECA Reverse

AB-25
Front Sub Sensor
AIRBAG SYSTEM
12.Front Sub Sensor
A: REMOVAL
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 bumper face. FRONT BUMPER FACE, REMOVAL, Front
Bumper.>
4) Remove the bolt, and then detach the front sub
sensor.
5) Disconnect the connector from front sub sensor.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•Do not reuse the bolt and nut.
•Always use new bolts and nuts for them.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
13 N·m (1.32 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Front sub sensor, mounting bracket and connec-
tor are damaged.
•Airbag is deployed.
AB-00636

AB(diag)-26
Airbag Connector
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
5. Airbag Connector
A: PROCEDURE
1. BUCKLE SWITCH
1) How to disconnect:
(1) Move the slide lock (A) in the direction of ar-
row.
(2) While holding the slide lock (A) in moved po-
sition, 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 (A), and push it in carefully
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.
2. DRIVER’S AIRBAG MODULE AND PRE-
TENSIONER
1) How to disconnect:
(1) Using a flat tip screwdriver, pry the push lock
upward to unlock.
(2) Pull and disconnect the connector from the
driver’s airbag module assembly or retractor as-
sembly.
2) How to connect:
Connect the connector in the reverse order of dis-
connecting. At this time, be sure to insert the push
lock 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.
•Be sure to push the push lock in securely.
NOTE:
The connector cannot be connected when the push
lock is in lock position. To connect the connector,
set the push lock to unlock position.
AB-00721
(A)
AB-00016
AB-00478
AB-00479
AB-00480

AB(diag)-40
Airbag Warning Light Failure
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
12.Airbag Warning Light Failure
A: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Airbag warning light is faulty.
•Airbag control module to airbag warning light circuit is shorted or open.
•Grounding circuit is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
•Connection of (AB1) and (B31) is improper.
•Connection of (AB6) to airbag control module is improper.
CAUTION:
•Before diagnosing the airbag system, be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the
ground terminal from battery, and wait more than 20 seconds before starting to work.
•After replacing the airbag module, seat belt pretensioner, roll connector, control module and sen-
sor, reconnect each part and confirm that the warning light operates properly.
•When inspecting the airbag main harness, disconnect the airbag module connectors and seat belt
pretensioners of the driver’s and passenger’s seats for safety reasons.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AB-01298
AB6
B31
AB1
No.5
3
B12
A3A4
11
AB6AB1i10
B403i2
i126i127
i10A:i11B:
B403
1
13
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1611101514131217 191823 252420 2221
435689122827141110 133029262524232221201918172116157
1245614131211109873
i11
1245614715 1613121110983
i102
1234567891011121314151617
1819202122232425262728
IGNITIONSWITCH
COMBINATION METER
BATTERY
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
:TERMINAL NO. OPTIONAL ARRANGEMENT AMONG 7, 8 AND 9
:TERMINAL NO. OPTIONAL ARRANGEMENT AMONG 10, 11 AND 12
REVERSECIRCUIT
123456789101112
i126
i127
1256347891011 12
2*
2***
1*

AB(diag)-43
Airbag Warning Light Failure
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
B: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS OFF
DETECTING CONDITION:
•Fuse No. 5 (in fuse box) is brown out.
•Body harness circuit is open.
•Airbag warning light is faulty.
•Airbag main harness is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
CAUTION:
•Before diagnosing the airbag system, be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the
ground terminal from battery, and wait more than 20 seconds before starting to work.
•After replacing the airbag module, seat belt pretensioner, roll connector, control module and sen-
sor, reconnect each part and confirm that the warning light operates properly.
•When inspecting the airbag main harness, disconnect the airbag module connectors and seat belt
pretensioners of the driver’s and passenger’s seats for safety reasons.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AB-01298
AB6
B31
AB1
No.5
3
B12
A3A4
11
AB6AB1i10
B403i2
i126i127
i10A:i11B:
B403
1
13
123456789
1611101514131217 191823 252420 2221
435689122827141110 133029262524232221201918172116157
1245614131211109873
i11
1245614715 1613121110983
i102
1234567891011121314151617
1819202122232425262728
IGNITIONSWITCH
COMBINATION METER
BATTERY
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
:TERMINAL NO. OPTIONAL ARRANGEMENT AMONG 7, 8 AND 9
:TERMINAL NO. OPTIONAL ARRANGEMENT AMONG 10, 11 AND 12
REVERSECIRCUIT
123456789101112
i126
i127
1256347891011 12
2*
2***
1*

COM-2
General Description
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
1. General Description
A: CAUTION
•Before disassembling or reassembling parts, al-
ways disconnect the battery ground cable from bat-
tery. When replacing the audio, control module and
other parts provided with memory functions, record
the memory contents before disconnecting the bat-
tery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is
cleared.
•Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of dis-
assembly procedure unless otherwise indicated.
•Adjust parts to the given specifications.
•Connect the connectors securely during reas-
sembly.
•After reassembly, make sure functional parts op-
erate smoothly.
B: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit Tester Used for measuring resistance and
voltage.
TO RX® BIT T30Used for removing/installing driver’s
airbag module.

COM-4
Horn
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
3. Horn
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the left and right headlight assemblies.

3) Remove the horn bracket mounting bolt (A).
4) Disconnect the harness connector and remove
the horn assembly (B).
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
With 12 V direct current supplied between horn ter-
minals, check that the horn sounds properly.
COM00041
(A)(A)
(B)(B)
COM00020

COM-5
Horn Switch
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
4. Horn Switch
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before servicing, be sure to read the notes in
the AB section for proper handling of the driv-
er's airbag module. General Description.>
NOTE:
Horn switch is a unit with the driver's airbag mod-
ule.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the driver’s airbag module. 15, REMOVAL, Driver’s Airbag Module.>
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
Measure the resistance between horn switch termi-
nal and airbag module bracket.
(1) Airbag module bracket
(2) Horn switch terminal
Switch position Terminal No. Resistance
When horn switch
is pushed.Horn switch ter-
minal and airbag
module bracket
Less than 1 Ω
When horn switch
is not pushed.1 MΩ or more
(2)
(1)
COM00037

CC-3
General Description
CRUISE CONTROL 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, the memory
will be cleared.
•Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of dis-
assembly unless otherwise indicated.
•Adjust the parts to specifications specified in this
manual.
•Connect the connectors securely during reas-
sembly.
•After reassembly, ensure functional parts oper-
ate properly.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit tester Used for measuring resis-
tance and voltage.