2011 SUBARU TRIBECA service

Left-hand side
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction
(left-hand side).
3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with new one. At this
time, use care not to touch the bulbsurface.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Install the air intake duct with clips
(right-hand side).
9. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip (left-hand side). & Parking light (right-hand side)
1. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assembly by turning it counter- clockwise.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Set the bulb socket into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise until itlocks. NOTE
Contact your SUBARU dealer for the
bulb replacement of the left-hand side.
Maintenance and service
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11-40Maintenance and service
& Front turn signal light (right-
hand side)
1. Remove the bulb socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pushing it and turning counterclockwise.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Set the bulb socket into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise until itlocks. NOTE
Contact your SUBARU dealer for the
bulb replacement of the left-hand side. &Front fog light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary. &
Rear combination lights
1. Remove the two covers by inserting
the tip of a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws. Then, slide

the rear combination light assembly rear-
ward and remove it from the vehicle.
1) Brake/tail light
2) Rear turn signal light
3. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pushing it and turning counterclockwise.
5. Install a new bulb.
6. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
7. Reinstall the rear combination light
assembly by sliding the two-pronged part
of the combination light assembly securely
to each holder of the vehicle side.
8. Tighten the two mounting screws, and
then close the covers. &
Back-up light/Tail light
1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove
the light cover from the rear gate trim.
1) Tail light
2) Back-up light Maintenance and service
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11-42Maintenance and service
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
5. Install the light cover on the rear gate. & Rear gate light
1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove
the rear gate light assembly from the rear
gate trim.
2. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
3. Install the rear gate light assembly on
the rear gate. &License plate light
1. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in vinyl
tape or cloth, insert it into the gap between
the license plate light assembly and the
rear gate.
2. Carefully pry the light assembly to
remove it.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the
license plate light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.

4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
5. Set the bulb socket into the license
plate light assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
6. Reinstall the license plate light assem-
bly to the rear gate.&
Dome lightModels with Rear Seat Entertainment
Models without Rear Seat Entertainment
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb
straight downward to remove it.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens. Maintenance and service
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11-44Maintenance and service
& Map light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at
its ends are aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
& Vanity mirror light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens. & Door step light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.

&Cargo area light
1. Remove the cargo area light assembly
by prying the edge of the light with a flat-
head screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens from the cargo area
light assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the lens to the cargo area
light assembly.
6. Reinstall the cargo area light assembly
to the roof trim. Maintenance and service
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12-4Specifications
& Lubricants
! Engine oil
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to “Engine oil ”F 11-7.
NOTE
The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommended
that you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer. ! Approved engine oil
Always use the SUBARU approved engine oil. For further details, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
If the approved engine oil is unavailable, use the alternative engine oil described on the next page.