Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement page 979

52B-30
AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING
Caution
1. Disconnect the battery (–) terminal and wait
for 60 seconds or more before starting work.
Furthermore, the
terminal should be covered with tape to
insulate it. (Refer to P.52B-3.)
2. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the
air bag modules or clock spring.
If faulty, replace it.
3. Do not drop the air bag modules or clock
spring or allow contact with water, grease
or oil.
Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or
rust is detected.
4. The air bag modules 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.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
<Side air bag module>
For removal and installation of the front seat back assembly with side air bag module, refer to GROUP
52A – Seat.
<Air bag module (driver's side), clock spring>
Pre-removal Operation
After setting the steering wheel and the front wheels
to the straight ahead position, remove the ignition key.
42 Nm
Air bag module removal steps
EA D Post-installation inspection
D Negative (–) battery cable connection
AA
DA 1. Air bag module
AA D Pre-installation inspection
SRS –
Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring
disconnected battery
1
2
5. Do not expose the air bag modules to
temperatures over 93_C.
6. When the driver's side and front passenger's
side air bags have been deployed, the air
bag modules (driver's side and front
passenger's side) should be replaced with
new modules. When a side air bag has been
depoyed, the front seat back assembly
(driver's seat or passenger's seat) should
be replaced with a new assembly.
7. Wear gloves and safety glasses when
handling
deployed.
8. An undeployed air bag module should only
be disposed of in accordance with the
procedures (Refer to P.52B-39.)
0.69 Nm
3
Clock spring removal steps
EA D Post-installation inspection
D Negative (–) battery cable connection
AA
DA 1. Air bag module
AB
CA 2. Steering wheel
D Column cover (Refer to GROUP 52A
AC
BA 3. Clock spring
AA D Pre-installation inspection
air bags that have
– Instrument Panel.)
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