2009 SUBARU TRIBECA oil

EI-33
Side Garnish
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
(3) Apply masking tape around the double-sid-
ed tape remaining on the surface of body or
spoiler.
(4) Apply solvent uniformly on the double-sided
tape using a brush.
CAUTION:
•Do not use solvent to the body which has
been repaired with lacquer paint.
•Wipe off immediately when the solvent is at-
tached on surface of the body or spoiler.
Solvent:
3M 8907 or equivalent
(5) Cover the area where solvent is applied us-
ing plastic wrap (A), and then heat the double-
sided tape for 5 to 10 minutes in 40 — 60°C
(104 — 140°F) using a heat lamp (B).
CAUTION:
Do not heat the double-sided tape until the sur-
face becomes white and excessively dried.
(6) Remove the double-sided tape using a plas-
tic spatula.
(7) After completely removing the double-sided
tape, detach the masking tape and clean the
surface using a cotton cloth damped with white
gasoline.
3) Remove the front fender garnish and rear quar-
ter garnish.
4) Remove the door garnish.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Apply primer to the door garnish surface where
the double-sided tape is to be adhered, and then
adhere the double-sided tape as shown in the fig-
ure.
Primer:
3M K-500 or equivalent
Double-sided tape:
3M 5531-5 or equivalent
2) Heat the adhering part using a heat lamp.
Body side: 40 — 60°C (104 — 140°F)
Door garnish side: 20 — 30°C (68 — 86°F)
3) Peel off the backing sheet of double-sided tape,
align the clip position, and then adhere the tape to
the body while taking care to avoid air entering.
CAUTION:
To keep the adhesion, do not wash the vehicle
within 24 hours from installation.
EI-00155
(A)
(B)
EI-00156
(A)
(B)
(1) Double-sided tape:
Thickness = 1.2 mm (0.047 in)
Width 5mm (0.197in)
EI-00536
(1)(1)

GW-25
Rear Window Defogger
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS
17.Rear Window Defogger
A: INSPECTION
1. CHECK WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
CAUTION:
Check that the rear window defogger timer is in initial setting or customize setting before performing
inspection.
2. HEAT WIRE INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Use a dry and soft cloth when wiping dirt off the
glass. Move the cloth along the heat wire to
avoid damaging it.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Turn the defogger switch to ON.
3) Wrap the tips of tester probe with aluminum foil
to avoid damage to heat wire.
4) Measure the voltage at heat wire center with DC
voltmeter.
Standard voltage:
Approx. 6 V
NOTE:
•If the measured value is 12 volts, heat wire is
open between heat wire center and positive (+) ter-
minal of tester probe.
•If it is 0 V, the circuit is open between heat wire
center and ground.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK INPUT SIGNAL TO THE BODY INTE-
GRATED UNIT.
Check the input signal when the rear window
defogger switch is operated using Subaru
Select Monitor.
1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Select {Integ. unit} from the «main menu».
4) Select the {Current Data Display & Save}.
5) Check the input signal when the rear win-
dow defogger switch is set to ON.
After rear defogger switch is
set to ON, does it turn to OFF
in 15 minutes? Or does it
repeat 15 minutes operation
and 2 minutes stop?
END. Replace the body
integrated unit.
REMOVAL, Body
Integrated Unit.>
(1) Tester probe
(2) Aluminum foil
(3) Heat wire
(4) Press
GW-00076
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)
(1) Center of heat wire
Vo l t a g e C r i t e r i a
Approx. 6 V Normal
Approx. 12 V or 0 V Open
GW-00077
(1)

AC-14
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
C: CAUTION
1. HFC-134A A/C SYSTEM
•The cooling system components for the HFC-
134a system such as the refrigerant and compres-
sor oil are different from the conventional CFC-12
system components and they are incompatible with
each other.
•Vehicles with the HFC-134a system can be iden-
tified by the label (A) attached to the vehicle.
Before maintenance, check which A/C system is in-
stalled to the vehicle.
2. COMPRESSOR OIL
•HFC-134a compressor oil has no compatibility
with that of CFC-12 system.
•Use only Denso Oil 8, the manufacturer-autho-
rized compressor oil for the HFC-134a system.
•Do not mix multiple compressor oils.
If CFC-12 compressor oil is used in the HFC-134a
A/C system, the compressor may become stuck
due to poor lubrication, or the refrigerant may leak
due to swelling of rubber parts.
On the other hand, if HFC-134a compressor oil is
used in a CFC-12 A/C system, the durability of the
A/C system will be lowered.
•HFC-134a compressor oil is very hygroscopic.
When replacing or installing/removing A/C parts,
immediately isolate the oil from atmosphere using a
plug or tape. In order to avoid moisture, store the oil
in a container with its cap tightly closed.
3. REFRIGERANT
•CFC-12 refrigerant cannot be used in a HFC-
134a A/C system. HFC-134a refrigerant, also can-
not be used in a CFC-12 A/C system.
•If an incorrect or no refrigerant is used, it will re-
sult in poor lubrication and the compressor itself
may be damaged.
4. HANDLING OF REFRIGERANT
•The refrigerant boils at approx. –30°C (22°F).
When handling it, be sure to wear protective gog-
gles and protective gloves. Direct contact of the re-
frigerant with skin may cause frostbite.
If the refrigerant gets into your eye, avoid rubbing
your eyes with your hands. Wash your eye with
plenty of water, and receive medical treatment from
an eye doctor.
•Do not heat a service can. If a service can is di-
rectly heated, or put into boiling water, the inside
pressure will become extremely high. This may
cause the can to explode. If a service can must be
warmed up, use warm water of 40°C (104°F) or less.
•Do not drop or subject a service can to impacts.
(Observe the precautions and operation procedure
described on the refrigerant can.)
•When the engine is running, do not open the
high-pressure valve of the manifold gauge. High-
pressure gas can back-flow resulting in an explo-
sion of the can.
•Provide good ventilation and do not work in a
closed area.
•In order to prevent global warming, avoid releas-
ing HFC-134a into the atmosphere. Using a refrig-
erant recovery system, discharge and recycle the
gas.
AC-01380
(A) Goggles
(B) Gloves
(C) Avoid open flame
(D) No direct heat on container
(E) Do not discharge
(F) Loosen
(A)(B)
(C) (D)
(E)
(F)
AC-00007

AC-15
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
5. O-RING CONNECTIONS
•Always use a new O-ring.
•In order to keep the O-rings free of lint which can
cause a refrigerant gas leak, perform operations
without gloves and cloth.
•Apply compressor oil to O-rings to avoid sticking,
before installation.
•Use a torque wrench to tighten the O-ring fittings.
Over-tightening will cause damage to the O-ring
and cause tube end distortion.
•If the work is interrupted before completing pipe
connections, recap the tubes, components and fit-
tings with a plug or tape to prevent foreign matter
from entering.
•Visually check the surfaces and mating surfaces
of O-rings, threads and connecting points. If a fail-
ure is found, replace the applicable parts.
•Install the O-rings at a right angle to tube beads.
•Use compressor oil specified in the service man-
ual to lubricate the O-rings.
Apply oil to the top and sides of O-rings before in-
stallation.
Apply compressor oil to grooves of the tube.
•After tightening, use a clean cloth to remove ex-
cess compressor oil from the connections and any
oil which may have run on the vehicle body or other
parts.
•If any leakage is suspected after tightening, do
not tighten the connections further, but disconnect
the connections, remove the O-rings, and check
the O-rings, threads, and connections.
D: PREPARATION TOOL
CAUTION:
When working on vehicles with a HFC-134a
system, only use HFC-134a specified tools and
parts. Do not mix CFC-12 tools and parts. If
HFC-134a and CFC-12 refrigerant or compres-
sor oil is mixed, it will result in poor lubrication
and the compressor itself may be damaged.
In order to prevent the mixture of HFC-134a and
CFC-12 parts and liquid, the tool and screw
type and the type of service valves used are dif-
ferent. The gas leak detectors for the HFC-134a
and CFC-12 systems must also not be inter-
changed.
(A) Seal
(A) O-ring
(B) OK
(C) NG
(D) Groove
(A)
AC-00008
AC-00009
(D)
(B)
(C)
(C)
(A)
HFC-134aCFC-12
To o l & s c r e w t y p e M i l l i m e t e r s i z e I n c h s i z e
Va l ve t y p e Q u i ck j o i n t t y p e S c r ew - i n t y p e
AC-00010

AC-16
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
1. SPECIAL TOOL
NOTE:
Read the instruction manual for the connector remover before using.
2. GENERAL TOOL
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NUMBER DESCRIPTION REMARKS
73499XA00A S/T REMOVER PD Used to disconnect the connector for a quick
joint type air conditioner piping (high pressure
side).
73499XA01A S/T REMOVER PS Used to disconnect the connector for a quick
joint type air conditioner piping (high pressure
side).
ILLUSTRATION Name and Function
WRENCH
Va r i o u s WRENCHES will be required to service any A/C system. A 7 to
40 N·m (0.7 to 4.1 kg-m, 5 to 30 ft-lb) torque wrench and various crow-
foot wrenches will be needed. Open end or flare nut wrenches will be
needed to hold the tube and hose fittings.
Applicator bottle
A small APPLICATOR BOTTLE i s r e c om me nd e d to a p pl y co mp r e ss or
oil to the various parts. It can be available at a hardware or drug store.
ST73499XA00A
ST73499XA01A
AC-00213
AC-00012

AC-17
General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
Manifold gauge set
A MANIFOLD GAUGE SET (with hoses) is be available at either a
refrigerant supplier or an automotive equipment supplier.
Refrigerant recovery system
A REFRIGERANT RECOVERY SYSTEM is used for the recovery and
recycling of A/C system refrigerant after contaminants and moisture
have been removed from the refrigerant.
Syringe
A graduated plastic SYRINGE will be needed to add oil into the system
again. A syringe can be available at a pharmacy or drug store.
Va c u u m p u m p
A VACUUM PUMP is necessary (for a good working condition), and
may be available at either a refrigerant supplier or an automotive
equipment supplier.
Can tap
A CAN TAP for the 397 g (14 oz.) can is available at an automotive
equipment supplier.
ILLUSTRATION Name and Function
AC-00013
AC-00014
AC-00015
AC-00016
AC-00017

AC-20
Refrigerant Recovery Procedure
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
3. Refrigerant Recovery Proce-
dure
A: PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
•During operation, be sure to wear protective
goggles and protective gloves.
•Connect the refrigerant recovery system with
the manifold gauge set to discharge the refrig-
erant from the A/C system and recycle the gas.
•When recycling the discharged refrigerant,
keep service cans on hand. Because the recov-
ery rate with the recovery system is approx.
90%, service cans are necessary to charge the
refrigerant.
•Follow the detailed operation procedure de-
scribed in the operation manual attached to the
refrigerant recovery system.
1) Perform the compressor oil return operation.

2) Stop the engine.
3) Make sure the valves on low-/high-pressure
sides of manifold gauge set are fully closed.
4) Install the low-/high-pressure hoses to the ser-
vice ports on the low-/high-pressure sides of the
vehicle respectively.
5) Connect the center hose to the refrigerant recov-
ery system.
6) Follow the operation manual to activate the re-
frigerant recovery system.
(A) Low-pressure gauge (Compound pressure
gauge)
(B) High-pressure gauge
(C) Close
AC-00021
(A) (B)
(C)(C)
(A) Low-pressure gauge (Compound pressure
gauge)
(B) High-pressure gauge
(C) Close
(D) Low-pressure side service port
(E) High-pressure side service port
AC-00022
(A) (B)
(C)(C)
(E)(D)

AC-21
Refrigerant Charging Procedure
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
4. Refrigerant Charging Proce-
dure
A: PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
•During operation, be sure to wear protective
goggles and protective gloves.
•Before charging the refrigerant, evacuate the
system to remove small amounts of moisture
remaining in the system.
The moisture in the system can be completely
evacuated only under the minimum vacuum
level. The minimum vacuum level affects the
temperature in the system.
•The list below shows the vacuum values nec-
essary to boil water at various temperatures. In
addition, the vacuum levels indicated on the
gauge are approx. 3.3 kPa (25 mmHg, 0.98 inHg)
lower than those measured at 304.8 m (1,000 ft)
above sea level.
1) Close the valves on low-/high-pressure sides of
the manifold gauge.
2) Install the low-/high-pressure hoses to the corre-
sponding service ports on the vehicle.
3) Connect the center hose of the manifold gauge
set with the vacuum pump.
4) Carefully open the valves on the low-/high-pres-
sure sides to activate the vacuum pump.
5) After the low-pressure gauge reaches 100.0 kPa
(750 mmHg, 29.5 inHg) or higher, evacuate the
system for approx. 15 minutes. (Continue evacua-
tion).
6) After 15 minutes of evacuation, if the reading
shows 100.0 kPa (750 mmHg, 29.5 inHg) or higher,
close the valves on the both sides to stop the vac-
uum pump.
Va c u u m l eve l r e q u i r e d t o b o i l w a t e r ( a t s e a l eve l )
Te m p e r a t u r e Va c u u m
1.7°C (35°F) 100.9 kPa (757 mmHg, 29.8 inHg)
7.2°C (45°F) 100.5 kPa (754 mmHg, 29.7 inHg)
12.8°C (55°F) 99.8 kPa (749 mmHg, 29.5 inHg)
18.3°C (65°F) 99.2 kPa (744 mmHg, 29.3 inHg)
23.9°C (75°F) 98.5 kPa (739 mmHg, 29.1 inHg)
29.4°C (85°F) 97.2 kPa (729 mmHg, 28.7 inHg)
35°C (95°F) 95.8 kPa (719 mmHg, 28.3 inHg)
(A) Low-pressure gauge (Compound pressure
gauge)
(B) High-pressure gauge
(C) Close
AC-00023
(A) (B)
(C)(C)
(A) Low-pressure gauge (Compound pressure
gauge)
(B) High-pressure gauge
(C) Slowly open
(D) Vacuum pump turn on
(A) Low-pressure gauge (Compound pressure
gauge)
(B) High-pressure gauge
(C) Close
(D) Vacuum pump turn off
AC-00024
(A) (B)
(D)
(C)(C)
AC-00025
AC-00026
(A) (B)
(D)
(C)(C)