The service and repair manual for the 2009 Subaru Tribeca — the 3.6L H6 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L H6 — 222 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Premier Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 6 complaints · 36 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Tribeca manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 129
- General Information 1,841
- Accessories & Equipment 1,225
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 165
- Body & Frame 558
- Maintenance 234
- Brakes 588
- Restraints 343
- Drivelines & Axles 210
- Steering 130
- Electrical 492
- Suspension 294
- Engine Mechanical 531
- Transmission 338
- Engine Performance 2,324
- Axle Shaft Nut 240
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Tribeca
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V358000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V026000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V014000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 08V645000If the sensor was improperly installed, vehicle handling characteristics during hard braking, sudden.
- Structure — body › hood · 16V060000If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increas.
Owners have filed 6 complaints and Subaru has issued 36 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Tribeca. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 Tribeca manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 Tribeca?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 3.6L H6 across the Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, Premier Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 2009 Tribeca problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 Tribeca, covering air bags, electronic stability control (esc), structure. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.
Does it include 2009 Tribeca wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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