Precautions Before Service - Mitsubishi LANCER EVOLUTION-VII Workshop Manual

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PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERVICE

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
1. Items to follow when servicing SRS
(1) Be sure to read GROUP 52B - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
For safe operations, please follow the directions and heed all warnings.
(2) 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.
(3) Warning labels must be heeded when servicing or handling SRS components. Warning labels
are located in the following locations.
Sun visor
D
Glove box
D
SRS-ECU
D
Steering wheel
D
Steering Joint Cover
D
Air bag module (driver's side and front passenger's side)
D
Clock spring
D
Seat belt with pre-tensioner
D
(4) Always use the designated special tools and test equipment.
(5) Store components removed from the SRS in a clean and dry place.
The air bag module should be stored on a flat surface and placed so that the pad surface is
facing upward.
Do not place anything on top of it.
(6) Never attempt to disassemble or repair the SRS components (SRS-ECU, air bag module, clock
spring and seat belt with pre-tensioner).
(7) Whenever you finish servicing the SRS, check the SRS warning lamp operation to make sure
that the system functions properly.
(8) Be sure to deploy the air bag before disposing of the air bag module or disposing of a vehicle
equipped with an air bag. (Refer to GROUP 52B - Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.)
2. Observe the following when carrying out operations on places where SRS components are installed,
including operations not directly related to the SRS air bag.
(1) When removing or installing parts do not allow any impact or shock to the SRS components.
(2) SRS components should not be subjected to heat, so remove the SRS components before drying
or baking the vehicle after painting.
SRS-ECU, air bag module, clock spring: 93_C or more
D
Seat belt with pre-tensioner: 90_C or more
D
After re-installing them, check the SRS warning lamp operation to make sure that the system
functions properly.
GENERAL -
Precautions Before Service