Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 690

AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-87

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
Disposal Procedures (Refer to

P.52B-90

.) for post-

deployment handling instructions.

•

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

7. 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.

8. Discard the deployed air bag module as specified in

Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures. (Refer to

P.52B-90

.)

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

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.

•

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. (Refer to GROUP 54A, Battery

P.54A-8

.)

WARNING

Store the air bag module on a flat surface with the pad
cover facing up. Do not place anything on top of it.

2. Remove the air bag module from the vehicle. (Refer to

P.52B-69

.)

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DEPLOYMENT WIRES

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AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

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3. Connect two 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 two
wires should be connected to each other (short-circuited), to
prevent sudden unexpected deployment of the air bag
module.

4. Connect the deployment wires to special tool MB686560,

pass it beneath the tire and wheel assembly, and connect it
to the air bag module.

CAUTION

•

Leave some space below the wheel for the deployment
wires. If there is no space, the reaction of the air bag
deployment could result in damage of the adaptor
harness.

•

During deployment, the connector of special tool
MB686560 must not be between the tires.

5. Pass the thick wire through the air bag module mounting

hole, and then secure the air bag module to an old tire with a
wheel in it so that the pad on the module is facing upwards.

6. Place three old tires without wheels on top of the tire

secured to the air bag module, and secure all tires together
with ropes (four locations).

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
Disposal Procedures (Refer to

P.52B-90

.) for post-

deployment handling instructions.

•

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

7. 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.

AC001932

CONNECTION

DEPLOYMENT WIRES

MR686560

INSULATOR TAPE

6 m(20 ft)
LONG OR
MORE

AB

ACX01314AB

PASSENGER'S SIDE
AIR BAG MODULE

DEPLOYMENT
WIRES

ACX00611

TIRES WITHOUT
WHEELS

DEPLOYMENT
WIRES

AB

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8. Discard the deployed air bag module as specified in

Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures. (Refer to

P.52B-90

.)

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE VEHICLE <Side air bag module>
1. Remove the front seatback assembly with side air bag

module from the vehicle. (Refer to

P.52A-18

.)

CAUTION

Once disconnected, both electrodes of the side 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. Connect deployment wires 6 m (20 feet) or longer with the

SRS air bag adapter harness respectively. Insulate the
connections with tape.
Also, connect the other ends of the deployment wires each
other to short, thereby preventing the side air bag from
accidental deployment caused by static etc.

3. Place the front seat back assembly with its back contact with

the ground.

4. Connect the SRS air bag adapter harness with the

deployment wires to the side air bag module connector.

CAUTION

•

Before the deployment, see that no one is near the front
seatback assembly.

•

The deployment makes the inflator of the side air bag
very hot. Before handling the inflator, wait more than 30
minutes for cooling.

•

If the side air bag module fails to deploy although the
procedure is respected, do not go near the module.
Contact the MMSA Tech Line.

5. Disconnect the deployment wires as far from the front seat

back assembly possible and connect the harnesses to the
battery removes from the vehicle. Then, deploy.

6. Remove the deployed air bag module from the seatback

assembly and discard as specified in the procedure. (

P.52B-

90

)

ACX00607AB

CONNECTION

DEPLOYMENT
WIRES

SRS AIR BAG
ADAPTER
HARNESS
(MR686560)

INSULATION TAPE

6 mm (20 ft)
OR LONGER

ACX00612AB

SRS AIR BAG ADAPTER
HARNESS MB686560

FRONT SEAT
BACK ASSEMBLY

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SPECIFICATIONS

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DEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL

After deployment, the air bag module should be disposed of in
the same manner as any other scrap parts, adhering to local
laws and/or legislation. Observe the following precautions
during air bag disposal:
1. The inflator will be quite hot immediately following

deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it cool
before attempting to handle it.

2. Do not put water or oil on the air bag after deployment.

WARNING

If after following these precautions, any material does
get into the eyes or on the skin, immediately rinse the
affected area with a large amount of clean water. If
any irritation develops, seek medical attention.

3. There may be material on the deployed air bag module, that

could irritate the eye and/or skin. Wear gloves and safety
glasses when handling a deployed air bag module.

4. Tightly seal the air bag module in a strong plastic bag for

disposal.

5. Be sure to always wash your hands after completing this

operation.

SPECIFIC ATIO NS

SPECIFICATIONS

M1524004900073

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1524000400065

ACX00613AB

STRONG
VINYL BAG

AIR BAG
MODULE

ITEMS

SPECIFICATIONS

Air bag module (driver's side) mounting screw

9.0

±

2.0 N

⋅

m (78

±

17 in-lb)

Side impact sensor bracket bolt

4.9

±

1.0 N

⋅

m (44

±

8 in-lb)

Side impact sensor mounting nut

4.9

±

1.0 N

⋅

m (44

±

8 in-lb)

SRS-ECU mounting bolt

4.9

±

1.0 N

⋅

m (44

±

8 in-lb)

Steering wheel nut

41

±

8 N

⋅

m (31

±

5 ft-lb)

ITEM

STANDARD VALUE

Clock spring resistance

Ω

Less than 0.4