2009 SUBARU TRIBECA remove seats

AB-17
Side Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
6. Side Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. 4, CAUTION, General Description.>
NOTE:
Remove the passenger’s side by referring to driv-
er’s side.
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 front seats. AL, Front Seat.>
4) Disconnect the connector from the back side of
seat cushion assembly, then remove the side air-
bag harness.
5) Remove the backrest cover. ASSEMBLY, Front Seat.>
6) Remove the nuts, and remove the side airbag
module assembly from the back rest frame assem-
bly.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
•Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. 4, CAUTION, General Description.>
•Be sure to perform the system calibration for
occupant detection system after passenger’s
seat installation. CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERATION,
Subaru Select Monitor.>
1) Make sure that there is no foreign matter on side
airbag module.
2) Install the side airbag module (A) to backrest
frame assembly.
CAUTION:
When attaching the side airbag module assem-
bly, make sure to sandwitch the seat back cov-
er between the seat back side bracket and side
airbag module.
Tightening torque:
6.0 N·m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
3) Install the backrest cover. SEMBLY, Front Seat.>
4) Draw the side airbag harness around the back
side of seat cushion assembly.
5) Recline the seat or slide it backward and for-
ward, and check there is no contact between the
seat backrest assembly, cushion cover assembly
and side airbag harness.
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(1) Backrest frame ASSY
(2) Backrest cover
(3) Side airbag module ASSY
(4) Hexagon cap nut
AB-01326
(2)
(1)
(4)(3)

EI-45
Rear Quarter Trim
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
19.Rear Quarter Trim
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the third-row seats. REMOVAL, Third-row Seats.>
2) Remove the rear door scuff plate. REMOVAL, Side Trim.>
3) Remove the lower anchor cover.
4) Remove the luggage floor mat and utility box.
5) Remove the luggage floor end cover.
6) Remove the cover, and remove the bolts inside.
7) Remove the rear quarter lower trim.
8) Remove the rear quarter top trim.
9) Remove the lower anchor bolts of second-row
seat belts.
10) Remove the upper and lower anchor bolts of
third-row seat belts.
11) Remove the cover, and remove the bolts in-
side.
12) Remove the cap (A) on the upper side of pillar
trim, and remove the bolt inside.
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EI-01345
EI-01346
EI-01347
EI-01353
EI-01348
EI-01349
EI-01377

EI-47
Floor Mat
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
20.Floor Mat
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT FLOOR MAT
1) Remove the front seats. AL, Front Seat.>
2) Remove the second–row seats. REMOVAL, Second-row Seats.>
3) Remove the console box. MOVAL, Console Box.>
4) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
5) Remove the glove box. AL, Glove Box.>
6) Remove the following trims. MOVAL, Side Trim.>
•Front door scuff plate
•Rear door scuff plate
•Front pillar lower trim
•Center pillar lower trim
7) Remove the remote opener cover. 45, REMOVAL, Remote Openers.>
8) Remove the navigation unit. MOVAL, Navigation Body.>
9) Remove the clips, then remove the front floor
mats.
2. REAR FLOOR MAT
1) Remove the second–row seats. REMOVAL, Second-row Seats.>
2) Remove the third-row seats. (7 seater mod-
el)
3) Remove the luggage box (front). (5 seater mod-
el)
4) Remove the rear quarter lower trim. 45, REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
5) Remove the clips, then remove the rear floor
mats.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
•Secure the mat firmly with hook and clip.
•Insert the mat edge firmly into the groove of side
sill cover.
EI-01351
EI-01352

AC-47
Heater Duct
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
26.Heater Duct
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT HEATER DUCT
1) Remove the instrument panel lower cover. to EI-36, REMOVAL, Instrument Panel Lower Cov-
er.>
2) Remove the catch and detach the front heater
duct (A).
2. REAR HEATER DUCT
1) Remove the heater cooling unit. REMOVAL, Heater and Cooling Unit.>
2) Remove the front seats. AL, Front Seat.>
3) Remove the front side sill cover.
4) Pull off the floor mat to remove the rear center
heater duct (A) and rear heater duct LH, RH (B).
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
AC-01349
(A)
AC-01350
(A)
(B)

SB-12
Second Seat Belt
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
6. Second Seat Belt
A: REMOVAL
1. OUTER SEAT BELT RH ASSEMBLY AND
LH ASSEMBLY
1) Remove the second row seats. REMOVAL, Second-row Seats.>
2) Remove the third-row seats. REMOVAL, Third-row Seats.>
3) Remove the rear quarter trim. REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
4) Remove the lower anchor bolt.
5) Remove the bolt to remove outer seat belt re-
tractor.
2. SHOULDER SEAT BELT CENTER AS-
SEMBLY
1) Remove the rear quarter trim. REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
2) Remove the cover (A) from roof trim, and then
insert it to the inside of roof trim.
3) Remove the clips, and then lower the roof trim
end.
CAUTION:
When removing the roof trim clip, do not pull
the roof trim end backward with excessive
force, otherwise roof trim may be damaged.
4) Remove the bolt to remove the seat belt retrac-
tor.
3. INNER SEAT BELT RH ASSEMBLY
1) Remove the RH second-row seat assembly.
ond-row Seats.>
2) Remove the LH hinge outer cover.
3) Remove the bolt, and then detach the inner belt
assembly.
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SB-00309
SB-00236
(A)
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SB-00316
SB-00310

SB-13
Second Seat Belt
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
4. SHOULDER SEAT BELT CENTER
BUCKLE
1) Remove the LH second-row seat assembly.
ond-row Seats.>
2) Remove the RH hinge outer cover.
3) Remove the bolt, and then remove the shoulder
seat belt center buckle.
5. INNER SEAT BELT LH ASSEMBLY
1) Remove the LH second-row seat assembly.
ond-row Seats.>
2) Remove the bolt from the back of the seat cush-
ion, and then detach the inner belt assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When installing, be careful of the routing of the
seatbelt, and make sure that the belt is not
twisted.
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Seat belt is slackened, bent or worn. Seat belt is
abnormally wound or extended.
•Inner belt is deformed or damaged.
•Seat belt buckle cannot be engaged properly.
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SB-00312

SB-14
Third Seat Belt
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
7. Third Seat Belt
A: REMOVAL
1. OUTER SEAT BELT RH ASSEMBLY AND
LH ASSEMBLY
1) Remove the third-row seats. REMOVAL, Third-row Seats.>
2) Remove the rear quarter trim. REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
3) Remove the bolts, and then detach the outer
seat belt assembly.
2. INNER SEAT BELT RH ASSEMBLY AND
LH ASSEMBLY
1) Remove the third-row seats. REMOVAL, Third-row Seats.>
2) Remove the bolt, and then detach the inner seat
belt assembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When installing, be careful of the routing of the
seatbelt, and make sure that the belt is not
twisted.
C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
•Seat belt is slackened, bent or worn. Seat belt is
abnormally wound or extended.
•Inner belt is deformed or damaged.
•Seat belt buckle cannot be engaged properly.
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SB-00313

SE-6
General Description
SEATS
B: CAUTION
•If the seat cushion cover is removed or replaced, make sure to perform passenger detection system ad-
justment after installing the seat to the vehicle. ING), OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
Failure to do so may cause improper operation of the passenger detection system.
•The passenger detection system (passenger seat only) control unit and the passenger detection sensor
are fixed to the seat cushion frame. Never remove the passenger detection control unit or the pressure sen-
sor from the seat cushion frame.
•Do not replace the seat cushion pad by itself. Always replace the seat cushion pad and frame assembly
as a set. The seat cushion pad and cushion frame are adjusted as a set at the time of manufacture. If cushion
pads and cushion frames are combined from those of other vehicles or other sets, the passenger detection
system may not operate properly.
•If the seat cushion cover is removed, make sure to replace the wire on the seat cushion side with a new
wire.
•When removing the front seat from a side airbag loaded vehicle, follow cautions given in the airbag section.

C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Long nose plier Used for removing the hog ring.
Hog ring pliers Used for installing the hog ring.
TO RX® T50Used for removing/installing inner seat belt assembly and
removing/installing/disassembling second-row seats.