2009 SUBARU TRIBECA torque

AC-33
Compressor
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
14.Compressor
A: INSPECTION
1. MAGNETIC CLUTCH CLEARANCE
Check the clearance of the entire circumference
around the drive plate and pulley.
Standard:
0.45±0.15 mm (0.0177±0.0059 in)
2. MAGNETIC CLUTCH OPERATION
1) Disconnect the compressor connector.
2) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to
the compressor connector terminal, and the nega-
tive (–) lead to the compressor body.
3) Check the magnet clutch engagement.
If there is a problem, replace the compressor.
B: REMOVAL
1) Perform the compressor oil return operation.

2) Turn the A/C switch to OFF and stop the engine.
3) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
4) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
5) Remove the V-belts. REMOVAL, V-belt.>
6) Remove the generator. REMOVAL, Generator.>
7) Remove the bolt and remove the low-pressure
hose and high-pressure hose.
8) Disconnect the compressor harness from the
body harness.
9) Remove the bolts and remove the compressor
bracket.
10) Remove the bolts, then remove the bracket
from the compressor.
C: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Replace the O-rings on low-/high-pressure hos-
es with new parts, then apply compressor oil.
3) After replacing the compressor, adjust the
amount of compressor oil. CEDURE, Compressor Oil.>
4) Charge refrigerant. DURE, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. UNIT, COMPONENT, General Description.>
NENT, General Description.>
AC-01287
AC-01381
AC-01289
AC-01290

AC-34
Condenser
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
15.Condenser
A: REMOVAL
1) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the bumper upper cover.
4) Disconnect the pressure hose and pipe from the
condenser.
5) Remove the 4 bolts, lift the condenser and pull
out from the space between the radiator and
bumper.
CAUTION:
•Be careful not to damage the condenser fins.
If a damaged fin is found, repair it using a thin
screwdriver.
•If the condenser is replaced, add an appropri-
ate amount of compressor oil to the compres-
sor. Compressor Oil.>
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace the O-rings on hoses or pipes with new
parts, and then apply compressor oil.
2) Charge refrigerant. DURE, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. UNIT, COMPONENT, General Description.>
ATOR FAN, COMPONENT, General Descrip-
tion.>
C: INSPECTION
1) Check to see that the condenser fins are not
clogged with debris or insects. Blow with com-
pressed air or flush fins with water as needed.
2) Inspect for oil leakage from the condenser. If a
failure is found, replace the condenser with a new
one.
AC-01292
AC-01291
AC-01293

AC-35
Heater and Cooling Unit
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
16.Heater and Cooling Unit
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
3) Drain engine coolant from the radiator.
4) Remove the bolts securing expansion valve and
pipe in engine compartment. Release the heater
hose clamps in engine compartment to remove the
hoses.
5) Remove the instrument panel. REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.>
6) Remove the support beam.
7) Remove the blower motor unit assembly. to AC-26, REMOVAL, Blower Motor Unit Assem-
bly.>
8) Disconnect the actuator connector.
9) Remove the bolt and nuts and remove the heat-
er and cooling unit.
2. REAR
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Using the refrigerant recovery system, dis-
charge the refrigerant. DURE, Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
3) Remove the quarter trim. MOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
4) Remove the bolts, then disconnect the rear tube.
5) Disconnect the harness connector.
6) Remove the nuts, then remove the cooler unit.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Charge refrigerant. DURE, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. UNIT, COMPONENT, General Description.>
AC-01294
AC-01295

AC-39
Hose and Tube
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
9) Remove the front tube (E) and rear tube (F).
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•When disconnecting or connecting the hos-
es, do not apply excessive force. After install-
ing, check that no torsion or excessive tension
applied to the hoses.
•Seal the disconnected hose with a plug or vi-
nyl tape to prevent foreign matter from enter-
ing.
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Charge refrigerant. DURE, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Descrip-
tion”. UNIT, COMPONENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
Check the hoses for cracks, damage and expan-
sion. If any fault is found, replace with new parts.
AC-01319
(A)(B)
(E)
(F)
(D)
(C)

SB-2
General Description
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
1. General Description
A: COMPONENT
1. FRONT SEAT BELT
(1) Adjustable anchor ASSY (5) Center pillar upper trimTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Shoulder anchor (6) Inner seat belt ASSYT1: 30 (3.1, 22)
(3) Outer seat belt ASSY (7) Belt tension sensor (passenger’s
side only)
T2: 38 (3.9, 28)
(4) Seat belt retractorT3: 53 (5.4, 39)
SB-00303
(6)
T2
T1
T1
T3
(3)
(7)(4)
(5)
(2)
T1
(1)
T1
T3

SB-3
General Description
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
2. SECOND SEAT BELT
(1) Outer seat belt RH ASSY (5) Inner seat belt RH ASSYTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Shoulder seat belt center ASSY (6) Shoulder seat belt center buckle
ASSY
T1: 30 (3.1, 22)
(3) Outer seat belt LH ASSYT2: 38 (3.9, 28)
(4) Inner seat belt LH ASSY (7) Adjustable anchor ASSYT3: 53 (5.4, 39)
SB-00304
(2)(7)
(1)
T3
(3)
T1
T3
T2
T2
(6)
(4)
(5)
T2
T1
T1
T1
T1

SB-4
General Description
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
3. THIRD SEAT BELT
(1) Outer seat belt RH ASSY (4) Inner seat belt LH ASSYTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Outer seat belt LH ASSY T1: 30 (3.1, 22)
(3) Inner seat belt RH ASSY T2: 38 (3.9, 28)
SB-00305
T1
T1
T1
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
T1
T2
T1
T1
T2

SB-11
Front Seat Belt
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
B: INSTALLATION
1. OUTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
•The parts of driver and passenger sides are
not the same. Before installation, make sure
that the correct part is used.
•Be careful not to twist the seat belts during
installation.
Tightening torque:
NENT, General Description.>
2. INNER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
•After the driver’s and passenger’s inner seat
belt assembly installation, check that the seat
belt buckle switch operates normally using the
Subaru Select Monitor in {Status Data} of “Air-
bag System”. OF STATUS INFORMATION, OPERATION, Sub-
aru Select Monitor.>Improper buckle switch op-
eration may cause airbag system malfunction.
•Inner seat belt assembly harness (1) must be
routed securely as shown in the figure, as it can
affect the performance of the seat position sen-
sor and occupant detection system.
•Driver’s seat
•Passenger’s seat
Tightening torque:
NENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
1. OUTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Pretensioner is cracked or deformed.
•The belt tension sensor is cracked. Or deformed.
•Seat belt is slackened, bent or worn. Seat belt is
abnormally wound or extended.
2. INNER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Inner seat belt assembly is deformed or dam-
aged.
•Seat belt buckle cannot be engaged properly.
SB-00317
(1)
SB-00318
(1)