2009 SUBARU TRIBECA steering

AB-3
General Description
AIRBAG SYSTEM
6. SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
Tightening torque:
8 N·m (0.82 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse mounting bolts and nuts.
7. CURTAIN AIRBAG SENSOR
Tightening torque:
8 N·m (0.82 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse mounting bolts and nuts.
8. STEERING ROLL CONNECTOR
9. AIRBAG HARNESS(A) Bolt
(A) Nut
AB-01190
T
(A)
AB-01191
(A)
(1) Airbag main harness
(2) Airbag rear harness RH
(3) Airbag rear harness LH
AB-01273
AB-01275
(1)
(3)
(2)

AB-6
General Description
AIRBAG SYSTEM
•Do not discard the uninflated airbag or preten-
sioner.
•When airbag control module, front sub sensor,
side airbag sensor and curtain airbag sensor are
removed, do not reuse the bolts and nuts of them.
Always use new bolts and nuts for them.
•Do not drop each airbag module, airbag control
module and each sensor, or store these parts un-
der high temperature over 93°C (199°F), or let wa-
ter, oil or grease get on them; the internal parts may
be damaged or the reliability may be greatly low-
ered.
•After removal of each parts for airbag system,
keep them with the pad facing upward on a dry,
clean and flat surface without heat, light sources,
moisture and dust.
•The airbag modules for driver’s, passenger’s,
side or curtain, or the pretensioner must not be dis-
assembled.
•When performing attachment of the steering
wheel and steering roll connector, make sure to
perform adjustment of the steering roll connector.
•The removed front seat with airbag module must
be kept at least 200 mm (8 in) away from walls and
other objects.
AB-00123
AB-00056
(1) 200 mm (8 in) or more
AB-00779
AB-00128
(1)

AB-12
Inspection Locations After a Collision
AIRBAG SYSTEM
3. Inspection Locations After a
Collision
A: REPLACEMENT
Replace the following parts when the airbag is de-
ployed.
1. FRONT COLLISION
1) Driver’s airbag module
2) Passenger’s airbag module
3) Driver’s seat belt (Pretensioner)
4) Passenger’s seat belt (Pretensioner)
5) Airbag control module
6) Front sub sensor (L/R)
7) Roll connector
8) Instrument panel (for integrating with passen-
ger’s airbag module)
9) Passenger side seat cushion pad and frame as-
sembly
2. SIDE COLLISION
1) Airbag control module
2) Side airbag module (operating side seat back-
rest)
3) Side airbag sensor (operating side)
4) Curtain airbag module (operating side)
5) Curtain airbag sensor (operating side)
3. INSPECTION OF OTHER PARTS
Check for the following parts, and replace the dam-
aged parts with new parts.
1) Steering wheel and steering shaft
Check the steering shaft for mounting conditions
and deflection of front and rear, upward and down-
ward directions, and deflection of front and rear di-
rection with tilt lever released. (After a collision,
there is a good chance that the shock absorbing
part of steering shaft may have operated.)
2) Check the connectors of airbag module, preten-
sioner, etc. for damage, and also check each har-
ness for pinch and connector damage. Replace the
harness as a unit if damage is found.
3) Check the seat cushion frame, backrest, seat rail
and headrest for deformation, distortion, crack, and
installing condition and play.
4) For passengers seat, replace the seat cushion
frame assembly with new one if the seat cushion
frame is deformed or cracked.
5) If there are tears or loosening in the passenger
side seat cushion cover, it may interfere with the
proper operation of the passenger detection sys-
tem. Replace with a new cushion cover.
6) Be sure to perform the system calibration for the
occupant detection system after removing or re-
placing the passenger seat cushion cover. Failure
to do so may cause improper operation of the pas-
senger detection system. SYSTEM CALIBRATION (REZEROING), OPERA-
TION, Subaru Select Monitor.>
7) Use the Subaru Select Monitor to check whether
the drivers seat position sensor and the drivers and
the front left/right seat belt buckle switches are op-
erating normally.
B: INSPECTION
If the vehicle is involved in a collision, even if it is a
slight collision, be sure to check the following sys-
tems.
1. DRIVER’S AIRBAG MODULE
1) Check for the following, and replace the dam-
aged parts with new parts.
•Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
•The module surface is fouled with grease, oil,
water or cleaning solvent.
2) When installing a new driver’s airbag module,
check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•The steering wheel is in the way, making it diffi-
cult to install the airbag module.
•The clearance between the driver’s airbag mod-
ule and steering wheel is not constant.
•When steering wheel deformation in axial and
vertical directions exceed limits.
Specification:
Axial deflection A
Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)
Vertical deflection L
Less than 7 mm (0.28 in)
AB-00028
L
A

AB-13
Inspection Locations After a Collision
AIRBAG SYSTEM
2. PASSENGER’S AIRBAG MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Airbag module and instrument panel are cracked
or deformed.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
•Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
3. SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Front seat, airbag module and mounting bracket
are damaged or deformed.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
4. CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Airbag cover is scratched or broken.
•Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed
or open. Harness wire is exposed.
•Mounting bracket and securing clip are cracked
or deformed.
5. AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Control module is cracked or deformed.
•Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
•Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.
•Airbag is deployed.
•Side airbag is deployed.
•Curtain airbag is deployed.
6. FRONT SUB SENSOR
If the section of vehicle as shown in the figure is
damaged, check the following items and replace
the damaged parts with new parts.
•Front sub sensor is cracked or deformed.
•Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
•Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.
•Airbag is deployed.
7. SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR AND CURTAIN
AIRBAG SENSOR
If the section of vehicle as shown in the figure is
damaged, check the following items and replace
the damaged parts with new parts.
•Side airbag sensor and curtain airbag sensor are
cracked or deformed.
•Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
•Connector is scratched, cracked or deformed.
•Side airbag or curtain airbag is deployed. (oper-
ating side)
8. ROLL CONNECTOR
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Combination switch or steering roll connector is
cracked or deformed.
9. STEERING SHAFT
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Overall length of steering column should be with-
in specification.
Specification:
Overall length L
917.5+1.3 –0.3 mm (36.12 +0.051 –0.012 in)
AB-00029
AB-00030
PS-00734
L

AB-15
Driver’s Airbag Module
AIRBAG SYSTEM
4. Driver’s Airbag Module
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description”
before handling the airbag module. 4, CAUTION, General Description.>
1) Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After
moving a vehicle more than 5 m (16 ft) with front
wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that
the vehicle moves straight ahead).
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and
wait for at least 20 seconds before starting work.
4) Using TORX® BIT T30 (1), remove the two
TORX® bolts on the side of steering wheel.
5) Disconnect the horn harness.
6) Disconnect the airbag connector on the back of
airbag module, and then remove the airbag mod-
ule. tor.>
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.>
•To prevent the misconnection, the connector
is colored. Connect the harness side connector
to the same color of module side connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 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. ER’S AIRBAG MODULE, INSPECTION,
Inspection Locations After a Collision.>
CC-00018
(1)
AB-00622

AB-24
Roll Connector
AIRBAG SYSTEM
11.Roll Connector
A: REMOVAL
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 driver’s airbag module. 15, REMOVAL, Driver’s Airbag Module.>
4) Remove the steering wheel. MOVAL, Steering Wheel.>
5) Remove the steering column cover.
6) Remove the screws, and then remove the roll
connector.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
2) Before installing steering wheel, be sure to ad-
just the direction of roll connector with steering.

C: INSPECTION
Check for the following, and replace the damaged
parts with new parts.
•Combination switch and roll connector are
cracked or deformed.
D: ADJUSTMENT
1) Check that front wheels are positioned in straight
ahead direction.
2) Turn the roll connector pin (A) clockwise until it
stops.
3) Turn the roll connector pins (A) approx. 3.25
turns until “ ” marks are aligned.
AB-01273
AB-00594
(A)

AB(diag)-50
Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AB-01300
16171314
AB6
AB2
AB2
AB71234
AB6
AB381212
21
AB38
AB37
123421
AB37
1234567891011121314151617
1819202122232425262728
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
STEERINGROLL CONNECTOR
INFLATOR(DRIVER SIDE)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNEC-
TORS.
Check for poor contact of the connectors
between the airbag control module and the
driver's airbag module.
Is there poor contact? Replace the airbag
harness.
Go to step 2.

AB(diag)-56
Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code
AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS)
C: DTC 15 DRIVER'S AIRBAG FAILURE
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Airbag main harness circuit (Driver's side) is shorted to power supply.
•Airbag module harness circuit (Driver's side) is shorted to power supply.
•Roll connector is shorted to power supply.
•Driver's airbag module is faulty.
•Airbag control module is faulty.
CAUTION:
•Before diagnosing the airbag system, be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the
ground terminal from battery, and wait more than 20 seconds before starting to work.
•After replacing the airbag module, seat belt pretensioner, roll connector, control module and sen-
sor, reconnect each part and confirm that the warning light operates properly.
•When inspecting the airbag main harness, disconnect the airbag module connectors and seat belt
pretensioners of the driver’s and passenger’s seats for safety reasons.
NOTE:
Prior to starting work, prepare two airbag resistors (98299PA040).
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AB-01300
16171314
AB6
AB2
AB2
AB71234
AB6
AB381212
21
AB38
AB37
123421
AB37
1234567891011121314151617
1819202122232425262728
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
STEERINGROLL CONNECTOR
INFLATOR(DRIVER SIDE)