Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual — part 399

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-195

WARNING

•

Before deploying the air bag 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 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 the air
bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag
Module and Operated Seat Belt
Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to

P.52B-203

) for post-deployment handling

instructions.

•

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

7. At a location as far away from the vehicle as

possible, 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.

8. After deployment, dispose of the front seatback

assembly (air bag module) according to the
Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt
Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to

P.52B-203

).

DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (when
disposing of a vehicle) <Seat belt pre-tensioner>
1. Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.

DANGER

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

P.37A-3

).

2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery

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

3. Remove the centre pillar lower trim (Refer to

GROUP 52A

−

TRIMS

P.52A-18

).

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4. Execute the following steps to disconnect the

connection between D-29 or D-43 seat belt
pre-tensioner connector (2-pin) and harness side
connector (2-pin, black).
NOTE: Once disconnected from the seat belt
pre-tensioner wiring harness, both electrode of
the side air bag module connector short
automatically. This prevents the seat belt
pre-tensioner from accidental deployment caused
by static etc.
(1) Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out

forward and unlock the locking button of the
harness-side connector (2-pin, black).

(2) Disconnect the D-29 or D-43 harness side

connector.

5. Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to

each special tool SRS air bag adapter harness
(MB991885) and insulate the connections with
plastic tape. Also, connect the deployment wires
in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the
passenger's air bag from accidental deployment
caused by static etc.

6. Connect the D-29 or D-43 seat belt pre-tensioner

2-pin connector (red) to special tool SRS air bag
adapter harness (MB991885) and move the
deployment harness out of the vehicle.

WARNING

If the glass is scratched, seat belt
pre-tensioner operation 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.

AC300446AB

D-29 or D-43
Seat belt
pre-tensioner
connector (2-pin)

Flat-tip screw
driver

Locking buttom

D-29 or D-43
Harness side
connector
(2-pin, black)

AC300447AB

Connection

Deployment wires

MB991885

Insulator tape

6 m Long or more

AC300448AB

MB991885

Deployment
wires

D-29 or D-43
Seat belt
pre-tensioner
2-pin connector

AC300388AB

Cover

Deployment wire
6m or longer

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-197

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 no
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-203

) for post-operation handling

instructions.

•

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

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 operating 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-203

).

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE <Air bag
module (driver's side)>

WARNING

•

This should be carried out in a wide, flat
area at least 6 m away from obstacles and
other people.

•

Do not deploy outside if wind is high.
Even in a soft wind, ignite to windward of
the air bag modules.

DANGER

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

P.37A-3

).

1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery

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

WARNING

Once disconnected, both electrodes of the
driver’s air bag module connector short
automatically to prevent accidental
deployment caused by static etc. Still, in
consideration of the accidental deployment,
store the air bag module on flat place with
deployment surface facing up. Also, do not
put anything on it.

2. Remove the air bag module from the vehicle

(Refer to

P.52B-179

).

3. Obtain two suitable wires, which are 6 meters or

longer, as deployment wires. Then connect the
wires at one end to short.

4. Touch the vehicle’s body with bare hands to

discharge static in you.

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.

AC300458 AB

Deployment wires

Shorted

6 m or longer

AC300459

Air bag module

Deployment wires

Connection

Insulator tape

AB

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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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.

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-203

) for post-deployment handling

instructions.

•

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

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-203

).

AC300477AB

Driver's air bag module

Deployment wires

AC300478

Tyre without wheels

Air bad module inside

Deployment wires

AB

AC300493AB

Deployment
wires

Vehicle battery