2009 SUBARU TRIBECA ECU

LI-2
General Description
LIGHTING SYSTEM
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
B: CAUTION
•Before removing or installing parts, always disconnect the battery ground cable from battery. When replac-
ing the audio, control module and other parts provided with memory functions, record the memory contents
before disconnecting the battery ground cable. Otherwise, the memory is cleared.
•Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of disassembly procedure unless otherwise indicated.
•Adjust parts to the given specifications.
•Connect the connectors securely during reassembly.
•After reassembly, make sure functional parts operate smoothly.
WARNING:
•The air bag system wiring harness is routed near electrical parts and switches. Airbag system
wiring harnesses and connectors are yellow. Do not use electrical test equipment on these cir-
cuits.
•Be careful not to damage the air bag system wiring harness when servicing electrical parts and
switches.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
HeadlightHalogen type low beam 12 V — 55 W
Halogen type high beam 12 V — 65 W
Fr o nt t ur n si gn a l, p ar k in g 1 2 V — 27 / 8 W
Fr o nt si d e m ar ke r li gh t12 V — 5 W
Fr o nt fog li g ht12 V — 55 W
Side turn signal light 12 V — 2.7 W (LED)
Rear combination lightStop/Tail light/Rear side marker light 12 V — 21/5 W
Tu r n s i g n a l l i g h t 1 2 V — 2 1 W
Rear finisher light12 V — 3.8 W
Back-up light12 V — 16 W
License plate light12 V — 5 W
High-mounted stop light 12 V — 1.3 W (LED)
Room light12 V — 8 W
Spot map light12 V — 8 W
Luggage room light12 V — 13 W
Rear gate light12 V — 5 W
Glove box light12 V — 1.4 W
Door step light12 V — 3.5 W
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit tester Used for measuring resistance and voltage.

LI-9
Combination Switch (Light)
LIGHTING SYSTEM
8. Combination Switch (Light)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the screws and remove the steering
column covers (upper and lower).
3) Disconnect the connector from the combination
switch.
4) Remove the screws which secure the switch,
then remove the combination switch.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
Measure the resistance between combination
switch terminals.
1. LIGHTING SWITCH
2. DIMMER & PASSING SWITCH
3. TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
4. FRONT FOG LIGHT
SL-00258
LI-00331
OFFOFF
Switch position Terminal No. Standard
OFF — 1 MΩ or more
Ta i l 1 4 a n d 1 6 L e s s t h a n 1 Ω
Head 13, 14 and 16 Less than 1 Ω
Switch position Terminal No. Standard
Passing 7, 8 and 16 Less than 1 Ω
Low beam 17 and 16 Less than 1 Ω
High beam 7 and 16 Less than 1 Ω
Switch position Terminal No. Standard
Left 1 and 2 Less than 1 Ω
Neutral — 1 MΩ or more
Right 2 and 3 Less than 1 Ω
Switch position Terminal No. Standard
OFF — 1 MΩ or more
ON 10 and 11 Less than 1 Ω
LI-00434
1514131211109171665432187

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)-2
Basic Diagnostic Procedure
OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK WARNING LIGHT.
Check whether the airbag warning light in the
combination meter is lit.
Does the airbag warning light
illuminate?
Go to step 2.Perform the diag-
nosis according to
phenomenon of
the problem.
2READ DTC.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data
link connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and the Sub-
aru Select Monitor power switch to ON.
4) Read the DTC. OPERATION, Read Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC).>
NOTE:If the communication function of the Subaru Se-
lect Monitor cannot be executed normally,
check the communication circuit. OD(diag)-19, COMMUNICATION FOR INI-
TIALIZING IMPOSSIBLE, INSPECTION, Sub-
aru Select Monitor.>
5) Record all DTCs and freeze frame data.
Is DTC displayed? Go to step 3.Go to “Airbag
Wa r ni n g L ig h t Fa i l-
ure”. AB(diag)-40, Air-
bag Warning Light
Fai lu r e.>
3PERFORM DIAGNOSIS.
1) Determine the possible cause from “List of
Diagnostic Trouble Code.” 25, List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).>
2) Inspect the DTC using “List of Diagnostic
Tr o u b l e C o d e ( D T C ) ” .
3) Repair the trouble cause.
4) Perform the clear memory mode. OD(diag)-22, Clear Memory Mode.>
5) Perform the inspection mode. OD(diag)-21, Inspection Mode.>
6) Read any other DTCs displayed.
Is DTC displayed? Perform the proce-
dure 1) to 5) in
step 3.
Finish the diagno-
sis.

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)

SE-10
Front Seat
SEATS
19) Remove the hooks (A), and then remove the
seat cushion from seat cushion frame.
20) Remove the hog rings (A), and then remove the
seat cushion cover from seat cushion pad.
21) Remove the hooks and hog rings at the bottom
of headrest, and then remove the headrest cover
from headrest.
2. PASSENGER’S SEAT
CAUTION:
•If the seat cushion cover is removed or re-
placed, make sure to perform passenger detec-
tion system adjustment after installing the seat
to the vehicle. CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
Failure to do so may cause improper activation
of passenger’s airbag.
•The passenger detection system (passenger
seat only) control unit, passenger detection
sensor, seat cushion pad and seat cushion
frame are considered as a single seat cushion
pad and frame assembly. Never remove the
passenger detection control unit or the pres-
sure sensor from the seat cushion frame.
•If the seat cushion cover is removed, make
sure to replace the wire on the seat cushion
side with a new wire.
1) Remove the seat from vehicle. PASSENGER’S SEAT, REMOVAL, Front Seat.>
2) Refer to the disassembly procedures for the driv-
er’s seat.
NOTE:
The back side of the seat cushion is affixed by a
hook (A) and hog ring (B).
D: ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When the backrest cover is not installed se-
curely, the side airbag module may not be de-
ployed properly, therefore keep strictly to the
following procedure.
•Be careful not to stain or damage the back-
rest cover during assembly.
•The back rest cover of the side airbag module
are to be tightened and fixed together with the
attachment nuts for the side airbag module as-
sembly.
•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.
1. DRIVER’S SEAT
NOTE:
•When installing the inner seat belt assembly, fol-
low the procedure described in the seat belt sec-
tion. ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, Front Seat Belt.>
•Install the backrest assembly and seat cushion
assembly in the following procedure.
SE-00391
(A)
(A)
SE-00591: (A)
SE-00342
(A)
(A)
SE-00642: (B)

SE-11
Front Seat
SEATS
1) Temporarily tighten the four reclining hinge
bolts.
2) Place the backrest in the most upright position.
3) Tighten the reclining hinge bolts in the order of
(1) through (4), in two or three steps by gradually in-
creasing the torque until they reach the specified
torque.
4) Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
2. PASSENGER’S SEAT
CAUTION:
Make sure to adhere to the following rules when
assembling the passenger seat. Improper work
procedures can cause the passenger detection
system to not operate properly.
•If the seat cushion cover is removed or re-
placed, make sure to perform passenger detec-
tion system adjustment after installing the seat
to the vehicle. CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
Failure to do so may cause improper activation
of passenger’s airbag.
•The passenger detection system (passenger
seat only) control unit, passenger detection
sensor, seat cushion pad and seat cushion
frame are considered as a single seat cushion
pad and frame assembly. Never remove the
passenger detection control unit or the pres-
sure sensor from the seat cushion frame.
•If the seat cushion cover is removed, make
sure to replace the wire on the seat cushion
side with a new wire.
•Make sure to install the hog rings/clips to the
specified locations. Do not reuse hog rings.
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) When assembling the backrest assembly to the
seat cushion assembly, fill up the gap in the front
side of slide rail LH and in the rear side of slide rail
RH using cloth etc.
4) Temporarily tighten the reclining hinge bolts in
the order of (1) through (4), to an extent that the
seat back assembly is not locked.
5) Hold the seat cushion assembly securely, and
tighten the reclining hinge bolts in the order de-
scribed above until they reach the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the backrest assembly when tight-
ening the reclining hinge bolts.
6) Assemble each harness, 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 backrest cover
and seat cushion cover.
CAUTION:
If there are tears or looseness in the back rest
cover or seat cushion covers, do not attempt to
repair. Replace with a new cover. Repairing the
cover may cause improper operation of the side
airbag or the passenger detection system.
(A) Vehicle inside
(B) Vehicle outside
(A)
(B)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1)
SE-00514
(A) Vehicle inside
(B) Vehicle outside
SE-00537
(A)
(B)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1)
SE-00538

SE-13
Second-row Seats
SEATS
6) Remove the backrest back cover.
7) Remove the stopper.
8) Remove the hog rings (A) and hooks at the rear
face of the backrest.
9) Remove the two screws securing the holder.
10) Disconnect the wire connected to the holder,
then remove the holder.
11) Remove the headrest lock bushing.
NOTE:
Push outward from inside of the seat to remove.
12) Pull out the frame from the backrest.
13) Remove the hog rings (A) of backrest, and then
remove the backrest cover from backrest.
14) Remove the hooks and hog rings (A) from the
rear side of seat cushion.
SE-00601
SE-00602
SE-00603: (A)
SE-00604
SE-00605
SE-00606: (A)
SE-00607: (A)