Mitsubishi 380. Manual — part 834

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-260

DANGER

Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the bat-
tery cables before doing any further work (Refer to

P.52B-16

).

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.

2. Disconnect the negative (

−) and positive (+) battery cables

from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from
the vehicle.

3. Remove the center pillar lower trim (Refer to GROUP 52A,

TRIMS

P.52A-11

).

4. Execute the following steps to disconnect D-21 or D-33 seat

belt pre-tensioner connector (two-pin) from the harness side
connector (two-pin, black).

NOTE: If the seat belt pre-tensioner connector is discon-
nected from the floor wiring harness, both electrodes of the
seat belt pre-tensioner connector will be automatically
shorted to prevent unintended operation of the seat belt
pre-tensioner due to static electricity, etc.

(1) Use a flat-tip screwdriver to unlock the harness side

connector (two-pin, black) locking button by withdrawing
it toward you in two stages.

(2) Disconnect the D-21 or D-33 harness side connector.

5. Connect deployment wires, each 6 meters (20 feet) or

longer, to the two leads of special tool pre-tensioner adapter
harness (MB991885), and cover the connections with
insulation tape. The other ends of the deployment wires
should be connected to each other (short-circuited), to
prevent sudden unexpected operation of the seat belt
pre-tensioner.

6. Connect the D-21 or D-33 seat belt pre-tensioner two-pin

connector (black) to special tool pre-tensioner adapter
harness (MB991885), and move the deployment wires out of
the vehicle.

WARNING

If the glass is scratched, seat belt pre-tensioner oper-
ation could cause it to crack and fly out of the vehicle,
so always put a cover over the vehicle.

7. To suppress the operation sound as much as possible

completely close all door windows, close the doors and put
the cover on the vehicle.

AC103480

CONNECTION

DEPLOYMENT WIRES

MR991885

INSULATOR TAPE

6 m (20 ft)
LONG OR
MORE

AC

ACX01308AC

DEPLOYMENT WIRE
6 m (20 ft)OR LONGER

COVER

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-261

WARNING

•

Before operating the seat belt pre-tensioner in this
manner, first check to be sure that there is no one
in or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses.

•

The inflator will be quite hot immediately following
the operation, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow
it to cool before attempting to handle it. Although
not poisonous, do not inhale gas from the seat belt
pre-tensioner operation. See Deployed Air Bag and
Operated Seat Belt pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer
to

P.52B-269

) for post-operation handling instruc-

tions.

•

If the seat belt pre-tensioner fails to operate, do
not go near the seat belt pre-tensioner.

8. At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible,

disconnect the two connected wires from each the, and
connect them to the two terminals of the battery (which has
been removed from the vehicle) to operate the seat belt
pre-tensioner.

9. After operation, dispose of the seat belt pre-tensioner

according to the Deployed Air Bag Module operated seat
belt pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to

P.52B-269

).

.

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE <AIR BAG
MODULE (DRIVER'S SIDE)>

DANGER

Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the bat-
tery cables before doing any further work (Refer to

P.52B-16

).

WARNING

•

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING.

•

Deploy the air bag in a wide, flat area at least 6
meters (20 feet) away from obstacles and other
people.

•

Do not perform deployment outside if a strong
wind is blowing. If there is a slight breeze, place
the air bag module downwind from the battery.

1. Disconnect the negative (

−) and positive (+) battery cables

from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from
the vehicle.

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-262

CAUTION

Once disconnected, both electrodes of the driver’s air bag
module connector short automatically to prevent acciden-
tal deployment caused by static etc. Still, in consideration
of the accidental deployment, store the air bag module on
a flat place with deployment surface facing up. Do not put
anything on it.
2. Remove the air bag module from the vehicle (Refer to

P.52B-237

).

3. Prepare two wires longer than 6 meters (20 feet) for

deployment and connect the terminals in one end to
short-circuit. This is to prevent accidental deployment
caused by static etc.

CAUTION

Never fail to do Step 4 in order to prevent accidental
deployment caused by static.
4. Touch the vehicle’s body with your bare hands to discharge

static electricity.

5. Using pliers, cut the driver’s air bag module connector from

the harnesses. Connect the deployment wires to each
harness that has been cut and insulate the connections with
plastic tape.

6. Install a nut to the bolt behind the driver’s air bag module

and tie thick wire there for securing.

7. Route the deployment wires connected to the driver’s air

bag module beneath an old tyre and wheel assembly. Then,
using the wire tied to the bolt, secure the driver’s air bag
module to the tyre and wheel assembly with the deployment
surface facing up.

8. Place three old tyres without wheels on the tyre secured with

the driver’s air bag module.

AC100450AB

DEPLOYMENT WIRES

SHORTED

6m (20 ft) OR LONGER

AC307164

INSULATION TAPE

DEPLOYMENT
WIRES

CONNECTION

AB

DRIVER'S SIDE
AIR BAG MODULE

AC100482AB

DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE

DEPLOYMENT WIRES

52DB030A

TYRES WITHOUT

WHEELS

AIR BAG MODULE

INSIDE

DEPLOYMENT WIRES

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-263

WARNING

•

Before deployment, check carefully to be sure that
no one is nearby.

•

The inflator will be quite hot immediately following
the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to
allow it to cool before attempting to handle it.
Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from
air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module
and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal
(Refer to

P.52B-269

) for post-deployment handling

instructions.

•

If the air bag fails to deploy, do not go near the
module.

9. At a location as far away from the air bag module as

possible, and from a shielded position, disconnect the two
connected wires from each other, and connect them, to the
two terminals of the battery (which has been removed from
the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.

10.Discard the deployed air bag module as specified in

Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt
Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to

P.52B-269

).

.

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE <AIR BAG
MODULE (FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE)>

DANGER

Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the bat-
tery cables before doing any further work (Refer to

P.52B-16

).

WARNING

•

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING.

•

Deploy the air bag in a wide, flat area at least 6
meters (20 feet) away from obstacles and other
people.

•

Do not perform deployment outside if a strong
wind is blowing. If there is a slight breeze, place
the air bag module downwind from the battery.

1. Disconnect the negative (

−) and positive (+) battery cables

from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from
the vehicle.

ACX01313AE

VEHICLE

BATTERY

DEPLOYMENT

WIRES