2009 SUBARU TRIBECA check engine

LI-11
Headlight Assembly
LIGHTING SYSTEM
10.Headlight Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the air intake duct.
3) Remove the engine front cover.
4) Disengage the three clips, and then turn over the
mud guard.
5) Remove the three bolts securing the headlight
assembly from the lower side of vehicle.
6) Remove the two bolts and then remove the
headlight assembly.
7) Disconnect the connector and then detach the
rear headlight assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: ADJUSTMENT
1. HEADLIGHT AIMING
NOTE:
Aiming of this headlight can be adjusted only in the
vertical direction. It cannot be adjusted in the hori-
zontal direction.
CAUTION:
Turn off the light before adjusting the headlight
beam level. If it is necessary to inspect the
beam level, do not turn on the lamp for more
than two minutes.
NOTE:
Before checking the headlight beam level, be sure
of the following:
•Check the area around the headlight for any
scratches, damage or other type of deformation.
•Make sure that the vehicle is parked on a level
surface.
•Make sure that the inflation pressure of tires are
correct.
•Check that the vehicle fuel tank is full.
1) Bounce the vehicle several times to normalize
the suspension.
2) Make certain that someone is seated in the driv-
er's seat.
IN-02134
CO-02176
LI-00503
LI-00504

OD(diag)-4
General Description
OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
3. General Description
A: CAUTION
1) Never remove the occupant detection control
module, occupant detection sensor and seat cush-
ion from seat frame because the occupant detec-
tion system is integrated into seat frame as one
unit.
2) Always perform “system calibration (Rezeroing)”
when removing or removing and disassembling the
passenger’s seat. CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
3) Never connect the battery in reverse polarity.
•Occupant detection system may be destroyed in-
stantly.
4) 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 occupant detection control
module.
5) Before disconnecting the connectors of each
sensor and control module, be sure to turn the igni-
tion switch to OFF and wait for 20 seconds or more.
•Occupant detection control module may be dam-
aged.
6) Every A/C-related part is a precision part. Do not
drop them.
7) 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 occupant
detection system.
•Refer to “Airbag System” when repairing the
occupant detection system. 4, CAUTION, General Description.>
B: INSPECTION
Measure the battery voltage and check electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V
Specific gravity: Above 1.260

SB-8
Seat Belt Warning System
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
4. Seat Belt Warning System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM

B: INSPECTION
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•Driver’s side seat belt warning light does not turn on or off.
•Warning buzzer does not beep.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK BODY INTEGRATED MODULE.
1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to the
data link connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON. (engine
OFF)
3) Turn the Subaru Select Monitor power to
ON.
4) Read the data of the driver’s seat belt
switch using the Subaru Select Monitor. to LAN(diag)-12, OPERATION, Subaru Select
Monitor.>
Is the seat belt switch display
OFF?
Go to step 2.Go to step 6.
2CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT.
Read the data of driver’s seat belt warning light
using the Subaru Select Monitor.
Is the seat belt warning light
display ON?
Go to step 3.Check the harness
between combina-
tion meter and
body integrated
unit.
3CHECK BODY INTEGRATED MODULE.
1) Connect the driver’s seat belt.
2) Read the data of driver’s seat belt switch
using Subaru Select Monitor.
Is the seat belt switch display
ON?
Go to step 4.Go to step 6.
4CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT.
Read the data of driver’s seat belt warning light
using the Subaru Select Monitor.
Is the seat belt warning light
display OFF? Also, is the seat
belt warning light in the combi-
nation meter gone off?
Go to step 5.Check the harness
between ignition
switch and body
integrated unit.
5CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING BUZZER.
1) Connect the driver’s seat belt.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Does the buzzer beep? Go to step 6.Replace the body
integrated unit.
6CHECK DRIVER’S SEAT BELT BUCKLE
SWITCH.
1) Insert the tongue plate to the driver’s seat
belt buckle.
2) Measure the voltage between connector
(R8) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(R8) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 7.Repair the har-
ness between
driver’s seat
buckle switch and
chassis ground.
7CHECK DRIVER’S SEAT BELT BUCKLE
SWITCH.
1) Disconnect the connector (R8) from driver’s
seat inner seat belt assembly.
2) Measure the resistance between connector
(R8) terminals and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(R8) No. 1 — Chassis ground:
(R8) No. 3 — Chassis ground:
Is the resistance more than 1
MΩ?
Go to step 8.Replace the
driver’s seat inner
belt. 10, Front Seat
Belt.>
8CHECK BODY HARNESS.
Measure the voltage between connector
(R167) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(R167) No. 11 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V?
Also, does the seat belt warn-
ing light come on?
Go to step 9.Repair or replace
the driver’s seat
inner belt and
body harness.

SB-9
Seat Belt Warning System
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
9CHECK BODY INTEGRATED MODULE.
Measure the voltage between connector (i84)
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i84) No. 4 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 10.Check the body
integrated unit.
10 CHECK COMBINATION METER.
Measure the voltage between connector
(R167) and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(R167) No. 20 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V?
Also, does the seat belt warn-
ing light come on?
Go to step 11.Replace the body
integrated unit.
11 CHECK COMBINATION METER.
Measure the voltage between connector (i10)
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(i10) No. 9 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V?
Also, does the seat belt warn-
ing light come on?
Go to step 12.Check the combi-
nation meter.
12 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
1) Disconnect the driver’s seat belt.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Does the seat belt warning
buzzer beep and warning light
blink for 6 seconds after turn-
ing the ignition switch to ON?
Go to step 13.Replace the body
integrated unit.
13 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
Wait for 6 seconds from the step 12 condition
(seat belt warning buzzer beeps and warning
light blinks).
Does the seat belt warning
light repeat illuminating/blink-
ing every 15-seconds, and the
warning buzzer beep?
Go to step 14.Replace the body
integrated unit.
14 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
Connect the driver’s seat belt buckle in the
step 13 condition (seat belt warning light
repeat illuminating/blinking every 15-seconds,
and warning buzzer beeps).
Does the seat belt warning
light go off and the buzzer
stop?
Go to step 15.Replace the body
integrated unit.
15 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
Disconnect the driver’s seat belt.
Does the seat belt warning
light repeat illuminating/ blink-
ing every 15-seconds?
Go to step 16.Replace the body
integrated unit.
16 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
NOTE:
Raise all wheels off floor.
2) Start the engine, and set the vehicle speed
to more than 15 km/h (9 MPH).
NOTE:
When there is a speed difference between front
and rear wheels, the ABS or VDC warning may
light, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
When diagnosis is complete, perform clear
memory for VDC. ERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Does the seat belt warning
light repeat illuminating/ blink-
ing every 15-seconds?
Go to step 17.Replace the body
integrated unit.
17 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
Connect the driver’s seat belt in the step 16
condition.
Does the seat belt warning
light go off and the buzzer
stop?
Go to step 18.Replace the body
integrated unit.
18 Seat Belt Warning System
Disconnect the driver’s seat belt in the step 17
condition.
Does the seat belt warning
light repeat illuminating/ blink-
ing every 15-seconds?
Go to step 19.Replace the body
integrated unit.
19 CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM.
Connect the driver’s seat belt.
Does the seat belt warning
light go off and the buzzer
stop?
A temporary con-
tact failure.
Replace the body
integrated unit.
Step Check Yes No

SL-44
Front Hood Lock Assembly
SECURITY AND LOCKS
15.Front Hood Lock Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Open the front hood.
2) Remove the engine front cover.
3) Remove the bolts, and then detach the front
hood lock assembly.
4) Remove the cable from lock assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
•Apply grease to the movable part.
•Make sure the cable works correctly after instal-
lation.
C: ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the bolt, and adjust the lock assembly while
moving it up and down.
D: INSPECTION
1) Check the striker for deformation or abnormal
wear.
2) Check the safety lever for improper movement.
3) Check other levers and springs for rust formation
or unsmooth movement.
SL-00450
SL-00451

BR-28
Brake Booster
BRAKE
Air tightness check
Start the engine, and idle it for 1 to 2 minutes, then
turn it OFF. Depress the brake pedal several times
applying the normal pedal force. The pedal stroke
should be the longest at the 1st depression, and it
should become shorter at each successive depres-
sion. If no change occurs in the pedal height when
pressed, the brake booster is faulty.
NOTE:
•In case of defective operation, inspect the condi-
tion of the check valve and vacuum hose as well.
•Replace them if faulty, and perform the test
again.
•If the defective condition is not improved, check
accurately using a gauge.
Operation check
1) While the engine is OFF, depress the brake ped-
al several times applying the same pedal force, to
check for a change in pedal height.
2) With the brake pedal pressed, start the engine.
3) As the engine starts, the brake pedal should
move slowly toward the floor. If the pedal height
does not change, the brake booster is faulty.
NOTE:
If faulty, perform an accurate check with a gauge.
Loaded air tightness check
Depress the brake pedal while the engine is run-
ning, and turn the engine OFF while the pedal is de-
pressed. Keep the pedal depressed for 30
seconds. If the pedal height does not change, the
function of brake booster is normal. If the pedal
height increases, it is faulty.
NOTE:
If faulty, perform an accurate check with a gauge.
2. OPERATION CHECK (WITH GAUGE)
CAUTION:
When checking operation, be sure to apply the
parking brake securely.
Check with gauge
Connect the gauge as shown in the figure. After
bleeding air from the pressure gauge, perform the
checks.
(1) Normal
(2) Not OK
(3) 1st
(4) 2nd
(5) 3rd
(1) When engine is stopped
(2) When engine is started
(1)
(3)(4)
(5)
(2)
BR-00080
(1) (2)
BR-00081
(1) Pressure gauge
(2) Vacuum gauge
(3) Adapter hose
(4) Vacuum hose
(5) Pedal force gauge
(1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
BR-00082

BR-29
Brake Booster
BRAKE
Air tightness check
1) Start the engine and keep it running until vacu-
um pressure indicates point A of the vacuum gage
= 66. 7 kPa (500 mmHg, 19. 69 inHg). Do not de-
press the brake pedal at this time.
2) Stop the engine and check the gauge. If the vac-
uum pressure drop within 15 seconds after stop-
ping the engine is less than 3. 3 kPa (25 mmHg, 0.
98 inHg), the function of brake booster is normal.
If faulty, the cause may be one of the following.
•Check valve malfunction
•Leak from vacuum hose
•Leak from shell joint section or stud bolt welded
section
•Damaged diaphragm
•Leak from valve body seal and bearing section
•Leak from plate and seal assembly section
•Leak from poppet valve assembly section
Loaded air tightness check
1) Start the engine and depress the brake pedal
with a pedal force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lb). Keep the
engine running and keep the pedal pressed until a
vacuum of point B = 66. 7 kPa (500 mmHg, 19. 69
inHg) is indicated on the vacuum gauge.
2) Stop the engine and check the vacuum gauge.
If the vacuum pressure drop within 15 seconds af-
ter stopping the engine is less than 3.3 kPa (25
mmHg, 0.98 inHg), the function of brake booster is
normal.
If defective, refer to “AIR TIGHTNESS CHECK”.

3) If the brake booster is faulty, replace the it with a
new part.
Lack of boost action check
Turn the engine OFF, and set the value of the vac-
uum gauge to “0”. Then, check the fluid pressure
when the brake pedal is depressed. The pressure
must be greater than the specification listed.
Boosting action check
Set the vacuum gauge reading to 66. 7 kPa (500
mmHg, 19. 69 inHg) with the engine running. Then,
check the fluid pressure when the brake pedal is
depressed. The pressure must be greater than the
specification listed.
(1) Pressure gauge
(2) Vacuum gauge
(1) Pressure gauge
(2) Vacuum gauge
(3) Pedal force gauge
(4) Depressed
(1) (2)A
BR-00083
B(1) (2)
(3)
(4)
BR-00084
Brake pedal operation force
N (kgf, lb)
147
(15, 33)
294
(30, 66)
Fluid pressure
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
590
(6, 86)
1,654
(17, 240)
Brake pedal operation force
N (kgf, lb)
147
(15, 33)
294
(30, 66)
Fluid pressure
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
38,539
(87, 1,238)
15,373
(157, 2,229)

BR-32
Air Bleeding
BRAKE
10) Check the pedal stroke.
Run the engine at idle after warming up the engine,
and depress the brake pedal with a force of 500 N
(51 kgf, 112 lb). Measure the distance between the
brake pedal and steering wheel. Release the pedal,
and measure the distance between pedal and
steering wheel again.
Specification of pedal stroke:
When depressing the pedal with a force of
500 N (51 kgf, 112 lb).
Less than 115 mm (4.53 in)
11) If the distance is more than specification, there
is a possibility of air being caught in the brake line.
Bleed the brake line of all air until the pedal stroke
meets the specification.
12) Operate the hydraulic control unit in the se-
quence control mode. quence Control.>
13) Check the pedal stroke again.
14) If the distance is more than specification, there
is a possibility of air being caught in the hydraulic
unit. Repeat above steps 2) to 9) until the pedal
stroke meets the specification.
15) Fill brake fluid up to the “MAX” level of the res-
ervoir tank.
16) Test run the vehicle and ensure that the brakes
operate normally.
(1) Steering wheel
(2) Toe board
(1)
(2)
BR-00094
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2
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