Precautions Before Service - Mitsubishi Space Star Manual

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PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERVICE

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS), SEAT BELT WITH PRE-TENSIONER
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) Always use the designated special tools and test equipment.
(3) 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.
(4) Never attempt to disassemble or repair the SRS components, (SRS air bag control unit, air bag
module, side air bag module, side impact sensor and clock spring) and seat belt with pre-tensioner.
If faulty, replace it.
(5) Warning labels must be heeded when servicing or handling SRS components and seat belt with
pre-tensioner. Warning labels are located in the following locations.
Sun visor
Glove box
SRS air bag control unit
Steering wheel
Steering gear and linkage
Air bag module
Clock spring
Seat belt with pre-tensioner
Side air bag module
Side impact sensor
(6) Store components removed from the SRS and seat belt with pre-tensioner in a clean and dry
place.
The air bag module and seat belt with pre-tensioner 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.
(7) Be sure to deploy the air bag and seat belt with pre-tensioner before disposing of the air bag
module and seat belt with pre-tensioner or disposing of a vehicle equipped with an air bag and
seat belt with pre-tensioner. (Refer to GROUP 52B – Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.)
(8) Whenever you finish servicing the SRS and seat belt with pre-tensioner, check the SRS warning
lamp operation to make sure that the system functions properly.
2. Observe the following when carrying out operations on places where SRS components and seat belt
with pre-tensioner are installed, including operations not directly related to the SRS air bag and seat
belt with pre-tensioner.
(1) When removing or installing parts do not allow any impact or shock to the SRS components and
seat belt with pre-tensioner.
(2) SRS components and seat belt with pre-tensioner should not be subjected to heat, so remove
the SRS components and seat belt with pre-tensioner before drying or baking the vehicle after
painting.
SRS air bag control unit, air bag module, clock spring: 93_C or more
Seat belt with pre-tensioner 90_C or more
After re-installing them, check the SRS warning lamp operation to make sure that the system
functions properly.
GENERAL –
Precautions Before Service
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