Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual — part 252

Fig. 3: Quad Driver Test (General Motors)

Courtesy of General Motors Corp.

PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSPECTION

1998 Mitsubishi Montero

GENERAL INFORMATION

Passive Restraint System Inspection - Asian

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *

Follow all manufacturers servicing precautions when working

with air bag systems. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS in the appropriate AIR

BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT

section.

INTRODUCTION

When a vehicle equipped with passive restraint system has

been involved in a collision, certain systems and components must be

inspected and or replaced regardless of whether or not the air bag has

deployed. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines provided in this

article.

ACURA (1988-98)

AIR BAG APPLICATION

AIR BAG APPLICATION TABLE - ACURA (1988-98)

Model Year (1) Location

Integra . . . .. 1994-98 . . . . . . D/P

Legend . . . ... 1991-95 . . . . . . D/P

1988-90 . . . . . .. DS

NSX . . . . .. 1993-98 . . . . . . D/P

1991-92 . . . . . .. DS

Vigor . . . . 1993-94 . . . . . . D/P

1992 . . . . . . DS

2.2CL . . . . . 1997 . . . . . ... D/P

2.3CL . . . . . 1998 . . . . . ... D/P

2.5TL . . . . 1995-98 . . . . . . D/P

3.0CL . . . . 1997-98 . . . . . . D/P

3.2TL . . . . 1996-98 . . . . . . D/P

3.5RL . . . . 1996-98 . . . . . . D/P

SLX . . . . .. 1996-98 . . . . . . D/P

(1) - Location Definitions: D/P = Driver’s & Passenger’s

Side, DS = Driver’s Side Only, SI = Side Impact.

INSPECTION PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURES TABLE - ACURA (1988-98 EXCEPT SLX)

Action

Component or System

Replace After

* Air Bag Module(s)

Deployment

* Seat Belt Tensioners (If Equipped)

* SRS Control Unit

Inspect & If

* Cable Reel

Damaged, Replace

* Dash or Impact Sensors (If Equipped)

Component

* Seat Belts

(Even If Air

* SRS Control Unit

Bag Did Not

* Wiring Harness

Deploy)

Comments

* If any components are damaged or bent, they

must be replaced.

* DO NOT attempt SRS wiring repairs. If SRS

wiring or harness connectors are faulty,

replace faulty wiring harness.

* After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG

warning light is functioning properly.

INSPECTION PROCEDURES TABLE - ACURA (1996-98 SLX)

Action

Component or System

Replace After

* Air Bag Module(s)

Deployment

* Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM)

Inspect & If

* Instrument Panel Braces

Damaged, Replace

* Instrument Panel Steering Column

Component

Reinforcement Plate

(Even If Air

* Seat Belts & Mounting Points

Bag Did Not

* Knee Bolsters & Mounting Points

Deploy)

* Steering Column

* SRS Coil Assembly

* Wiring Harnesses

Comments

* If any components are damaged or bent, they

must be replaced.

* DO NOT attempt wiring harness repairs.

Replace harness.

HONDA (1991-98)

AIR BAG APPLICATION

AIR BAG APPLICATION TABLE - HONDA (1991-98)

Model Year (1) Location

Accord . . . ... 1993-98 . . . . . . D/P

1991-92 . . . . . .. DS

Civic . . . . 1994-98 . . . . . . D/P

1992-93 . . . . . .. DS

Civic del Sol . . 1994-97 . . . . . . D/P

1993 . . . . . . DS

CR-V . . . . . 1997-98 . . . . . . D/P

Odyssey . . . .. 1995-98 . . . . . . D/P

Prelude . . . .. 1994-98 . . . . . . D/P

SI 4WS . . . . 1992-93 . . . . . . D/P

Except SI 4WS . .. 1992-93 . . . . . .. DS

Passport . . ... 1995 1/2-98 . . . . ... D/P

(1) - Location Definitions: D/P = Driver’s & Passenger’s

Side, DS = Driver’s Side Only, SI = Side Impact.

INSPECTION PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURES TABLE - HONDA (1991-98 EXCEPT PASSPORT)

Action

Component or System

Replace After

* Air Bag Module(s)

Deployment

* Seat Belt Tensioners (If Equipped)

* SRS Control Unit

Inspect & If

* Cable Reel

Damaged, Replace

* Dash Sensors (1991-94)

Component

* Seat Belts

(Even If Air

* SRS Control Unit

Bag Did Not

* Wiring Harness

Deploy)

Comments

* If any components are damaged or bent, they

must be replaced.

* DO NOT attempt SRS wiring repairs. If SRS

wiring or harness connectors are faulty,

replace faulty wiring harness.

* After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG

warning light is functioning properly.

INSPECTION PROCEDURES TABLE - HONDA (1995 1/2-98 PASSPORT)

Action

Component or System

Replace After

* Air Bag Module(s)

Deployment

* Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM)

Inspect & If

* Instrument Panel Braces

Damaged, Replace

* Instrument Panel Steering Column

Component

Reinforcement Plate

(Even If Air

* Seat Belts & Mounting Points

Bag Did Not

* Knee Bolsters & Mounting Points

Deploy)

* Steering Column

* SRS Coil Assembly

* Wiring Harnesses

Comments

* If any components are damaged or bent, they

must be replaced.

* DO NOT attempt wiring harness repairs.

Replace harness.

HYUNDAI (1994-98)

AIR BAG APPLICATION

AIR BAG APPLICATION TABLE - HYUNDAI (1994-98)

Model Year (1) Location

Accent . . . ... 1995-98 . . . . . . D/P

Elantra . . . .. 1996-98 . . . . . . D/P

1994-95 . . . . . .. DS

Sonata . . . ... 1995-98 . . . . . . D/P

Tiburon . . . .. 1997-98 . . . . . . D/P

(1) - Location Definitions: D/P = Driver’s & Passenger’s

Side, DS = Driver’s Side Only, SI = Side Impact.