2009 SUBARU TRIBECA sunroof

EI-50
Roof Trim
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
23.Roof Trim
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the spot map light. MOVAL, Spot Map Light.>
3) Remove the room light or rear entertainment
(model with rear entertainment system). LI-30, REMOVAL, Room Light.>
4) Remove the sun visor. AL, Sun Visor.>
5) Remove the assist grip. AL, Assist Grip.>
6) Remove the front pillar upper trim and center pil-
lar upper trim. Trim.>
7) Remove the rear quarter upper trim. 45, REMOVAL, Rear Quarter Trim.>
8) Remove the sunroof opening trim.
9) Remove the clips and each harness, pull out the
rear center seat belt, and remove the roof trim.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
EI-00501
EI-01354

SR-2
General Description
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)
1. General Description
A: COMPONENT
(1) Glass lid (5) Drain tubeTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
(2) Weather strip (6) Motor ASSYT1: 4.5 (0.46, 3.3)
(3) Cover (7) Frame ASSYT2: 6.0 (0.61, 4.4)
(4) Sunshade (8) Deflector
SR-00125
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(5)
(6)
(7)
T1(8)
T2
T2
T2

SR-3
General Description
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)
B: CAUTION
•Before disassembling or reassembling parts, al-
ways disconnect the battery ground cable from bat-
tery. When replacing the audio, control unit, and
other parts provided with memory functions, record
the memory contents before disconnecting the bat-
tery ground cable in order to prevent memory dele-
tion.
•Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of dis-
assembly unless otherwise indicated.
•Adjust parts to the given specifications.
•Connect the connectors securely for reassem-
bly.
•After reassembly, make sure functional parts op-
erate smoothly.
C: PREPARATION TOOL
1. GENERAL TOOL
TOOL NAME REMARKS
Circuit Tester Used for measuring resistance and
voltage.
TO RX®T20Used for the removal of the sun roof
lid and sunshade.

SR-4
Sunroof Control System
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)
2. Sunroof Control System
A: WIRING DIAGRAM
1. SUNROOF

B: INSPECTION
•Failure turn of glass lid while driving rough road.
Glass lid has auto-reverse function. When applied above specified force to the glass lid, the lid turns back
and stops. When operating the glass lid (open or close) while driving the rough road, the lid judges vibration
as a force and may causes failure turns. When the failure turn is occurred, need to perform the initialize op-
eration with following procedure.
1. INITIALIZE OPERATION
1) Tilt up the glass lid.
2) Release the switch once, and press the tilt up switch again for 15 seconds.
3) When the glass lid is raised a little and returned to tilt up position, release the switch for the moment. (Ini-
tialization of position detecting function)
4) Holding down the tilt up switch again within 5 seconds from releasing the switch will automatically perform
tilt down/slide open/slide close. (When more than 5 seconds pass, the position detecting function is can-
celled.)
5) Initialize operation is completed.
Symptom Inspection order
Wa t er l e ak ag e 1 . Che ck r o o f p a ne l a n d g la ss li d fo r i mp r o pe r or p oo r se al i ng .
2. Check drain tube for clogging.
3. Check sunroof frame seal and body for improper fit.
Booming noise, wind noise and other noise 1. Check glass lid and roof panel for improper clearance.
2. Check sunshade and roof trim for improper clearance.
Abnormal motor noise 1. Check installing part of motor for looseness.
2. Check gears and bearings for wear.
3. Check cable for wear.
4. Check cable pipe for deformities.
Fai l ur e of su n r oo f
(Motor operates properly.)
1. Check guide rail for foreign particles.
2. Check guide rail for improper installation.
3. Check parts for mutual interference.
4. Check cable slider for improper clinching.
5. Check cable for improper installation.
Motor does not rotate or rotate improperly. 1. Check fuse for blown out.
2. Check switch for improper function.
3. Check motor for incorrect terminal voltage.
4. Check the relay for improper operation.
5. Check poor grounding system.
6. Check harness for open or short and terminals for poor connections.
Fai l ur e tu r n o f gl a ss l i d Ch e ck gu i de ra il fo r fo r e ig n p a r ti cl e s.

SR-5
Glass Lid
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)
3. Glass Lid
A: REMOVAL
1) Completely close the glass lid, and then open
the sunshade.
2) Remove the cover (A), and then remove the
TORX® bolts (B).
CAUTION:
The thread locker is applied to the TORX® b o l t s ,
so use the new parts once they are removed.
3) Remove the glass lid carefully.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the glass lid mounting TORX® bolts (A),
and then adjust the height with moving the lid.
Difference in height between glass lid and roof
panel L:
2.0±1.0 mm (0.079 ± 0.039 in)
(A)
(B)
SR-00091
(A)
SR-00117
L

SR-6
Glass Lid
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)
D: FORCED DRIVE
If glass lid dose not operate or is not supplied with
power, move the glass lid using the hexagon
wrench *.
*: L shape universal purpose hexagon wrench
bolt width 4 mm (0.16 in)
1) Remove the spot map light. MOVAL, Spot Map Light.>
2) Remove the sunroof opening trim.
3) Remove the sun visor clip.
4) Insert the hexagon wrench securely until it
touches the motor shaft edge.
CAUTION:
Make sure not to bend or wrinkle the roof trim
during work.
5) Turn the hexagon wrench, and move the glass
lid.
•Turning right, the glass lid open.
•Turning left, the glass lid close.
EI-00501

SR-7
Sunroof Assembly
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)
4. Sunroof Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the roof trim. AL, Roof Trim.>
3) Disconnect the harness connector of sunroof
motor.
4) Remove the glass lid. AL, Glass Lid.>
5) Remove the drain tube from frame assembly.
6) Remove the bolts, and then detach the frame as-
sembly.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to snag the harness.
NOTE:
•Be sure to connect the harness connector.
•When installing the drain tube, insert it securely
into drain pipe.
Length A:
15 mm (0.59 in) or more
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Remove the sunroof motor. MOVAL, Sunroof Motor.>
2) Remove the sunshade. MOVAL, Sunshade.>
D: ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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A

SR-8
Sunroof Motor
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF)
5. Sunroof Motor
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
•When removing the clip, use great care not to
damage the roof trim.
•Never rotate the sunroof motor after remov-
ing it.
1) Completely close the glass lid.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3) Remove the spot map light. MOVAL, Spot Map Light.>
4) Disconnect the harness connector, and then re-
move the motor assembly mounting screw.
CAUTION:
When removing the motor assembly, secure
the cable wires to prevent moves.
B: INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
When installing the motor assembly, be careful
not to move the sunroof cable.
1) Align the coulisse assembly and link assembly in
the same position.
2) Install the motor assembly.
3) Connect the harness connector of motor assem-
bly, and then connect the battery ground cable to
battery.
4) Perform the initialize operation of motor.
(1) Tilt up the glass lid.
(2) Release the switch once, and press the tilt
up switch again for 15 seconds.
(3) When the glass lid is raised a little and on tilt
up position, release the switch for the moment.
(4) Keep pressing the tilt up switch within 5 sec-
onds from releasing the switch, glass lid auto-
matically performs the tilts down → slides open
→ slides close operation, then the initialize op-
eration is completed.
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(1) Front
(2) Coulisse ASSY
(3) Link ASSY
(4) 4.7 mm (0.185 in)
SR-00094
(1)
(3)
(2)(4)