Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991 Service Manual page 1019

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - General Information
SRS diagnosis
unit side connector
Harness side
connector
(Improperly fitted state)
Forced down
lock lever'
projection
(Properly fitted state)
Secondary
lock spring
SRS CONNECTOR CONSTRUCTION
The connector of the SRS diagnosis unit has a double lock
mechanism, fit verification mechanism and connector shorting
mechanism.
DOUBLE LOCK MECHANISM
The double lock mechanism comprises a mechanism for
locking the connector of the SRS diagnosis unit and the
connector of the harness, and a mechanism for locking the
locked connectors by the lock secondary lever mounted to the
SRS diagnosis unit side connector.
The secondary lock lever locking is done as the lock spring fits
in the notch of the connector.
The operating principle is described below.
When Connectors Are To Be Fitted
fitted. (Primary lock)
(2) The secondary lock lever mounted to the SRS diagnosis
unit side connector is pressed down by finger until a click is
heard indicating that the connectors have been locked.
(Secondary lock)
If the harness and SRS diagnosis unit connectors do not
properly fit, the secondary lock lever side projection and the
harness side connector projection interfere with each other,
making it impossible to lock the connectors.
When Connectors Are Unlocked
dary lock).
Caution
Forced removal of the connector without releasing the
secondary lock lever will result in a damaged lock lever.
(2) Press the primary lock of each of the harness side
connectors and remove the harness side connector.
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