Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement page 969

52B-20
<Driver's side>
Inflator case
<Front passenger's side>
Connector
Case
Protective tubes
SRS –
AIR BAG MODULES, STEERING WHEEL AND CLOCK
SPRING
Connector
1. Remove the air bag modules, steering wheel and clock
2. Check cover for dents, cracks or deformation.
3. Check connector for damage, terminals deformities, and
Cover 4. Check air bag inflator case for dents, cracks or deformities.
5. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals
Inflator case
6. Check clock spring connectors and protective tube for
Mating marks
7. Visually check the clock spring case for damage.
8. Align the mating marks of the clock spring and, after turning
9. Install the steering column covers, steering wheel and
10. Check steering wheel for noise, binds of difficult operation.
11. Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
SRS Maintenance
spring. (Refer to P.52B-30, 31.)
Caution
The removed air bag modules should be stored in
a clean, dry place with the cover face up.
harness for binds.
for deformation.
damage, and terminals for deformation.
the vehicle's front wheels to straight-ahead position, install
the clock spring to the column switch.
Mating Mark Alignment
Turn the clock spring clockwise fully, and then turn back
it approx. 3 4/5 turns counterclockwise to align the mating
marks.
Caution
If the clock spring's mating mark is not properly
aligned, the steering wheel may not be completely
rotational during a turn, or the flat cable within the
clock spring may be severed, obstructing normal
operation of the SRS and possibly leading to serious
injury to the vehicle's driver or front passenger.
the air bag module.
REPLACE ANY VISUALLY INSPECTED PART IF IT FAILS
THAT INSPECTION. (Refer to P.52B-30, 31.)
Caution
The SRS may not activate if any of the above
components is not installed properly, which could
result in serious injury or death to the vehicle's driver
or front passenger.