2009 SUBARU TRIBECA low beam

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)
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(2)
(5)
(1)
(8)
(6)
(19)
(11)
(12)
(15)
(17)
(5)
(6)
(3)(4)
(7)
(9)
(10)
(14)
(16)
(18)
(13)
(16)

EI-28
Rear Bumper
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
7. Rear Bumper
A: REMOVAL
1. REAR BUMPER FACE
1) Remove the clips, and then remove the reflector.
2) Turn over the mud guard, and remove the clip
(A) and (B) inside wheel house and in the lower
side of bumper.
3) Remove the clips on the lower side of rear
bumper.
4) Remove the rear bumper from vehicle body.
CAUTION:
Do not pull with a excessive force. Otherwise
the bracket installation area may be damaged.
NOTE:
When removing the bumper face from bracket, it is
easier to remove from the end in order.
2. REAR BUMPER BRACKET
1) Remove the rear bumper face from vehicle
body.
2) Remove the corner bracket.
3) Remove the lower brackets from vehicle body.
3. REAR BUMPER BEAM ASSEMBLY
1) Remove the rear bumper face.
2) Remove the energy absorber foam.
3) Remove the nuts, and remove the bumper beam
assembly from vehicle body.
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(A)
(B)
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(2)(3)
(1)
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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.
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EI-01332

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.>
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AC-01295

IDI-2
General Description
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO
1. General Description
A: SPECIFICATION
Combination meter
SpeedometerStepping motor typeTa c h o m e t e r
Malfunction indicator light
LED
Oil pressure warning light
ABS warning light
Airbag warning light
Seat belt warning light
Brake fluid and parking brake warning light
Low fuel warning light
Charge warning light
AT F t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l i g h t
AW D war n in g l i gh t
Tire pressure warning light
Low washer fluid warning light
Rear differential oil temperature warning light
Ve h i c l e d y n a m i c s c o n t r o l ( V D C ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
Ve h i c l e d y n a m i c s c o n t r o l ( V D C ) i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
HI-beam indicator light
Cruise indicator light
Cruise set indicator light
Fr o nt fog li g ht i nd i ca to r li g ht
SPORT indicator light
Light illumination indicator light
Meter illumination light
LCD back light
Engine coolant temperature gauge
LCDFuel gauge
AT s e l e c t l e v e r p o s i t i o n i n d i c a t o r l a m p , s p o r t s s h i f t i n d i c a t o r
Odo/Trip indicator
Wa r ni n g b ox
Door open warning light
LEDSecurity indicator
Passenger’s seat airbag indicator
Passenger’s seat belt war ning light

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
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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
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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.
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