2009 SUBARU TRIBECA glove box

AB-16
Passenger’s Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
5. Passenger’s Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. 4, CAUTION, General Description.>
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 glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
4) Remove the mounting bolts of the passenger’s
side air bag module.
5) Remove the instrument panel upper. 40, INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER, REMOVAL,
Instrument Panel Assembly.>
6) Remove the screws, and remove the passen-
ger’s airbag module.
7) Refer to “CAUTION” for handling of a removed
airbag module. Description.>
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. 4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
7.4 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. 4, CAUTION, General Description.>
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Airbag module, harness, connector and mount-
ing bracket are damaged. SENGER’S AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION,
Inspection Locations After a Collision.>
EI-01327
AB-01276

AB-21
Airbag Control Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
8. Airbag Control Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
•Do not disassemble the airbag control mod-
ule.
•If the airbag control module is deformed or if
the fault occurs by water, replace the airbag
control module with a new one.
•Do not drop the airbag control module.
•After removal, keep the airbag control mod-
ule on a dry, clean surface away from moisture,
heat and dust.
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 center console. MOVAL, Center Console.>
4) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Console Box.>
5) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
6) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
7) Remove the audio unit. MOVAL, Audio.>
8) Remove the screws, and remove the center con-
sole frame.
9) Disconnect the connector from airbag control
module.
10) Remove the bolts and remove airbag control
module.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•Do not reuse the bolt and nut.
•Always use new bolts and nuts for them.
•Be sure to put the water protection cover
over the connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Control module, connector, and mounting brack-
et are damaged.
•Airbag is deployed.
•Side airbag is deployed.
•Curtain airbag is deployed.
AB-01280
AB-00759

EB-16
Front Door
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS
4. Front Door
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front door trim. MOVAL, Door Trim.>
3) Remove the outer mirror assembly. GW-13, REMOVAL, Outer Mirror Assembly.>
4) Remove the front door speaker. REMOVAL, Front Speaker.>
5) Remove the sealing cover. MOVAL, Front Sealing Cover.>
6) Remove the front door glass. REMOVAL, Front Door Glass.>
7) Remove the door sash, and remove the front
door regulator and motor assemblies. 10, REMOVAL, Front Regulator and Motor Assem-
bly.>
8) Remove the front inner remote. REMOVAL, Front Inner Remote.>
9) Remove the front door latch assembly. SL-36, REMOVAL, Front Door Latch and Door
Lock Actuator Assembly.>
10) Remove the front outer handle. REMOVAL, Front Outer Handle.>
11) Remove the front door weather strip.
NOTE:
If the weather strip clip is removed with excessive
force, the weather strip may be damaged. Be sure
to use clip remover to remove.
12) Remove the bolts and nuts to remove the door
checker.
13) Remove the instrument panel lower cover or
glove box lower cover. Instrument Panel Lower Cover.> or REMOVAL, Glove Box.>
14) Disconnect the connector of door harness from
body harness.
15) Put a wooden block on jack and place jack un-
der the front door. Support the door with a jack to
protect it from damage.
16) Remove the door-side bolts for upper and low-
er hinges to remove front door panel.
17) Remove the door hinge from vehicle.
EB-00141
EB-00154
EB-00151
EB-00013
EB-00015

EI-12
General Description
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
12.INSTRUMENT PANEL
(1) Instrument panel upper ASSY (9)

Instrument panel lower cover
upper
(15) Console side panel upper RH
(2) Meter visor (16) Console side panel lower
(3) Center upper grille panel (10)

Instrument panel lower cover
under
(17) Glove box lid
(4) Air vent duct (18) Glove box panel
(5) Instrument panel side cover (11) Center console frame (19) Glove box lower cover
(6) Air vent side grille (12) Garnish RH
(7) Garnish LH (13) Steering support beam ASSYTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(8) Garnish CTR (14) Console side panel upper LHT: 25 (25.5, 18)
EI-01269
TT
(2)
(5)
(1)
(8)
(6)
(19)
(11)
(12)
(15)
(17)
(5)
(6)
(3)(4)
(7)
(9)
(10)
(14)
(16)
(18)
(13)
(16)

EI-37
Glove Box
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
14.Glove Box
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the front door scuff plate and front pillar
lower trim.
2) Remove the instrument panel side cover RH.
3) Remove the console side panel lower RH.
4) Remove the clips, and remove the glove box
lower cover.
5) Remove the screws (A) and hooks (B), and dis-
connect the connector, and then remove the glove
box assembly.
6) Remove the clips (A), left and right stoppers of
glove box lid (B) and damper strap, and then re-
move the glove box lid.
NOTE:
The glove box lid can be removed without using the
glove box assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
(A) Hook
(A) Hook
EI-01295:(A)
EI-01296:(A)
EI-01297
EI-01298
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
:(B)

EI-39
Center Console
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
16.Center Console
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the control panel. MOVAL, Control Panel.>
2) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
3) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
4) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Console Box.>
5) Remove the screws and clips (A) to remove the
console side panel upper.
•Driver’s side
•Passenger’s side
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
EI-01325:(A)
EI-01326:(A)

EI-40
Instrument Panel Assembly
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
17.Instrument Panel Assembly
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Take care of the following when removing the
instrument panel from the vehicle body.
•Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before starting the work. TION, General Description.>
•Be sure to disconnect each harness connec-
tor. Applying excessive pulling force may dam-
age the harness.
•Be careful to the harness of airbag system.
Damage of the harness may cause the air bag
system malfunction.
•Take care not to damage the interior trims
when removing the instrument panel from the
vehicle body.
NOTE:
•Putting alignment marks to each connector as
necessary facilitates the reassembly work.
•When storing the removed instrument panel, be
sure to prepare a table or the like to put the instru-
ment panel on in order to prevent damage.
1. INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
2) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Console Box.>
3) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
4) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
5) Remove the center console. MOVAL, Center Console.>
6) Remove the audio unit. MOVAL, Audio.>
7) Remove the combination meter assembly. to IDI-11, REMOVAL, Combination Meter.>
8) Remove the upper grille. PER GRILL, REMOVAL, Air Vent Grille.>
9) Remove the multi function display or navigation
monitor, and warning box. MOVAL, Navigation Display.>
10) Remove the front pillar upper trim. 43, REMOVAL, Side Trim.>
11) Remove the mounting bolts of the passenger’s
side air bag module.
12) Remove the following screws.
•In combination meter house
•At the sides (left and right) of instrument panel
•Instrument panel center
EI-01327
EI-01328
EI-01330
EI-01329

EI-41
Instrument Panel Assembly
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
13) Make sure that the instrument panel upper is
removed from the steering support beam
14) Disconnect the connectors, and remove the in-
strument panel from vehicle body.
15) Remove the heater vent duct. REMOVAL, Heater Vent Duct.>
16) Remove the air vent grille. MOVAL, Air Vent Grille.>
17) Remove the passenger airbag module. to AB-16, REMOVAL, Passenger’s Airbag Mod-
ule.>
2. STEERING SUPPORT BEAM
1) Remove the instrument panel upper.
2) Remove the bolts, and then remove the knee
guard plate.
3) Remove the steering shaft from the steering
support beam. Steering Column.>
4) Remove the bolts and remove the steering sup-
port beam.
3. INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
2) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Console Box.>
3) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
4) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
5) Remove the center console. MOVAL, Center Console.>
6) Remove the front pillar upper trim. 43, REMOVAL, Side Trim.>
7) Remove the steering shaft from the steering
support beam. Steering Column.>
8) Disconnect the connectors, and remove the in-
strument panel from vehicle body.
9) Remove the bolts and remove the steering sup-
port beam.
NOTE:
For positions of the mounting bolt of steering sup-
port beam, refer to the removal procedure of the
steering support beam.
10) Make sure that the each harness connector is
disconnected, and remove the instrument panel as-
sembly from the vehicle body.
NOTE:
Remove the passenger’s side door trim to facilitate
the work.
EI-01331
EI-01332