Mitsubishi Stealth 1994 Import Service Manual page 1182

SRS - Air Bag Module and Clock Spring
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECTION OF THE NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY
CABLE
Turn the ignition.key to the "LOCK" position, disconnect
the negative battery cable from the battery and tape the &
terminal.
Caution
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery
cable before doing any further work. The SRS system is
designed to retain enough voltage to deploy the air bag
even after the battery has been disconnected. Serious
injury may result from unintended air bag deployment
if work is done on the SRS system immediately after
the battery cable is disconnected.
2. REMOVAL OF AIR BAG MODULE (DRIVER'S SIDE)
(1) Remove the air bag module mounting nut using a
(2) When disconnecting the connector of the clock spring
4. REMOVAL OF STEERING WHEEL
Remove the steering wheel by using a special tool.
Caution
Do not hammer on the steering wheel. Doing so may
damage the collapsible column mechanism.
5. DISCONNECTION OF THE SRS DIAGNOSIS UNIT AND
CLOCK SPRING CONNECTION
(1) Apply a flat tip screwdriver to the lock spring (metallic
portion) of the SDU connector lock lever as illustrated
and push it horizontally toward the back of the unit.
Caution
1. Do not push up the lock lever (green) by force.
2. Never insert a screwdriver between the lock \
socket wrench from the back side.
from the air bag module, press the air bag's lock toward
the outer side to spread it open. Use a screwdriver, as
shown in the figure at the left, to pry so as to remove
the connector gently.
C a u t i o n
1. When disconnecting the air bag module-clock
spring connector, take care not to apply exces-
sive force to it.
2. The removed air bag module should be stored in
a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
lever (green) and the lock spring (metallic por-
tion).