Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual — part 1623

SEAT SLIDE SENSOR

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION

DANGER

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

P.52B-26

).

WARNING

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

Disconnect the negative (

−) battery cable from the battery and

tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag
deployment.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
Check the seat slide sensor for dents, breakage and bending
and measure the resistance between the terminals, even when
installing a new seat slide sensor.

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ACX00583

INSULATING TAPE

BATTERY

BATTERY CABLE (–)

AC

SEAT SLIDE SENSOR

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>>B<< SEAT SLIDE SENSOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

If the seat slide sensor is not installed securely and
correctly, the driver’s air bag may not operate nor-
mally.

Securely connect the connector.

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>>C<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

1. Reconnect the negative (

−) battery cable.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

3. Does the "SRS" warning light illuminate for approximately

seven seconds, and go out?

4. If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If not, refer to

P.52B-32

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INSPECTION

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WARNING

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

NOTE: For checking of the seat slide sensor other than
described below, refer to the section concerning SRS diagnosis
(Refer to

P.52B-33

).

1. Check the seat slide sensor for dent, cracks or deformation.
2. Check the connector for damage, and terminals for defor-

mation.

3. Check that there is no bending or corrosion in the slide

adjuster.

AC307451

AB

SEAT SLIDE
SENSOR

AC307341

SRS WARNING LIGHT

AB

OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

For disassembly and assembly of the front seat assembly, refer to GROUP 52A, Front Seat assem-
bly.

P.52A-26

INSPECTION

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WARNING

If a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected,
replace with a new seat slide adjuster.

NOTE: For checking of the occupant classification sensor other
than described below, refer to the section concerning SRS
diagnosis (Refer to

P.52B-33

).

1. Check the occupant classification sensor for dent, cracks or

deformation.

2. Check the connector for damage, and terminals for defor-

mation.

3. Check that there is no bending or corrosion in the seat slide

adjuster.

4. Carry out the accuracy check of occupant classification

sensor (Refer to

P.52B-354

).

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

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AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER

DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

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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:

• MB686560: SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness

• MB991885: Pre-tensioner Adapter Harness (For

pre-tensioner)

WARNING

•

If the vehicle is to be scrapped or otherwise dis-
posed of, deploy the air bags and operate the seat
belt pre-tensioners inside the vehicle. If the vehicle
will continue to be used and only the air bag mod-
ules and seat belt pre-tensioner are to be disposed
of, deploy the air bags and operate the seat belt
pre-tensioners outside the vehicle.

•

Since a large amount of smoke is produced when
the air bag is deployed and the seat belt
pre-tensioner is operated, avoid residential areas
whenever possible.

•

Since there is a loud noise when the air bags are
deployed and when the seat belt pre-tensioners
are operated, avoid residential areas whenever
possible. If anyone is nearby, give warning of the
impending noise.

•

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

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

DANGER

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

P.52B-26

).

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 column cover lower (Refer to GROUP 52A,

Instrument Panel

P.52A-3

).