Mitsubishi Galant. Manual — part 609

AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS)

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INSPECTION

M1524004700068

WARNING

If a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected,
replace with a new sensor.

NOTE: For checking of the side impact sensor other than
described above, refer to the section concerning SRS
diagnosis (Refer to

P.52B-18

.)

•

Check the side impact sensor and bracket for dents, cracks
or deformation.

•

Check the connector for damage, and terminal for
deformation.

•

Check that there is no bending or corrosion in the center
pillar.

AIR B A G M O DU LE D ISPO SA L PR O C ED UR ES

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Before disposing of an air bag or a vehicle equipped with an air bag, follow the procedures below to deploy
the air bag.

UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL

Required Special Tools:
MB628919 or MR203491: SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness C
MB686560: SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness B
MR372530: SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness A

WARNING

•

If the vehicle is to be scrapped or otherwise
disposed of, deploy the air bags inside the vehicle.
If the vehicle will continue to be used and only the
air bag modules are to be disposed of, deploy the
air bags outside the vehicle.

•

Since a large amount of smoke is produced when
the air bag is deployed, avoid residential areas
whenever possible.

•

Since there is loud noise when the air bags are
deployed, avoid residential areas whenever
possible. If anyone is nearby, give warning of the
impending noise.

•

Suitable ear protection should be worn by
personnel performing these procedures or by
people in the immediate area.

DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (when disposing of a
vehicle) <Air bag module (driver's side)>
1. Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.

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DANGER

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

P.52B-15

.)

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain 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. (Refer to GROUP 54A, Battery

P.54A-8

.)

3. Remove the steering column cover lower.

4. Remove the connection between the clock spring 2-pin

connector and the body wiring harness connector.

NOTE: If the clock spring connector is disconnected from
the body wiring harness, both electrodes of the clock spring
connector will be automatically shorted to prevent
unintended deployment of the air bag due to static
electricity, etc.

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

longer, to the two leads of special tool MR372530, and cover
the connections with insulation tape. The other ends of the
deployment wires should be connected to each other (short-
circulated), to prevent sudden unexpected deployment of
the air bag module.

6. Connect the clock spring two-pin connector to special tool

MR372530 and move the deployment wires out of the
vehicle.

AC000402AB

BODY WIRING
HARNESS
CONNECTOR
(2-PIN)

AC001931

CONNECTION

DEPLOYMENT WIRES

MR372530

INSULATOR TAPE

6 m(20 ft)
LONG OR
MORE

AB

AC001933

CLOCK SPRING
2-PIN CONNECTOR

MR372530

DEPLOYMENT WIRE

AB

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WARNING

If the glass is scratched, air bag deployment 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.

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 Disposal Procedures (Refer to

P.52B-87

.)

for post-deployment handling instructions.

•

If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near
the module. Contact the MMSA Tech Line.

8. 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

9. After deployment, dispose of the air bag module according

to the Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.
(Refer to

P.52B-87

.)

DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (when disposing of a
vehicle) <Air bag module (front passenger's side)>
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.52B-15

.)

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain 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. (Refer to GROUP 54A, Battery

P.54A-8

.)

ACX01308AC

DEPLOYMENT WIRE
6 m (20 ft)OR LONGER

COVER

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3. Remove the glove box.

4. Remove the connection between the air bag module (front

passenger's side) connector (red two-pin) and the body
wiring harness connector.

NOTE: If the air bag module connector is disconnected from
the body wiring harness, both electrodes of the air bag
module connector will be automatically shorted to prevent
unintended deployment of the air bag due to static
electricity, etc.

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

longer, to the two leads of special tool MB686560, 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 deployment of the
air bag module.

6. Connect the clock spring, air bag module (front passenger's

side) two-pin connector to special tool MB686560 and move
the deployment wires out of the vehicle.

WARNING

If the glass is scratched, air bag deployment 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.

AC003224AB

BODY WIRING HARNESS
CONNECTOR (2-PIN)

AIR BAG MODULE 2-PIN
CONNECTOR (RED)

AC001932

CONNECTION

DEPLOYMENT WIRES

MR686560

INSULATOR TAPE

6 m(20 ft)
LONG OR
MORE

AB

AC000406AB

MB686560

TWO-PIN CONNECTOR
(RED)

DEPLOYMENT WIRES

ACX01308AC

DEPLOYMENT WIRE
6 m (20 ft)OR LONGER

COVER