Mitsubishi Galant 9G. Manual — part 1490

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-370

Required Special Tools:

• MB991958 : Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface

(V.C.I.)

• MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable

• MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A (Vehi-

cles with CAN communication system)

• MB991222: Probe

• MB990803: Steering Wheel Puller

<Air bag module (front passenger's side)>

6. STEERING WHEEL REMOTE

CONTROL HARNESS

5. STEERING WHEEL DYNAMIC

DAMPER

>>C<<

4. AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY
3. CONNECTORS (FOR HORN, AIR

BAG MODULE, AND STEERING
WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL
HARNESS)

2. COVER
1. NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE

CONNECTION

>>D<<

•

POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION
STEPS (Continued)

AC307663 AB

1

4

3

2

AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
STEPS

<<A>>

1. NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE

CONNECTION

<<B>>

2. CONNECTORS
•

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
(REFER TO GROUP 52A,
INSTRUMENT PANEL

P.52A-3

).

•

DISTRIBUTION DUCT (REFER TO
GROUP 52A, INSTRUMENT PANEL

P.52A-8

).

3. AIR BAG MODULE BRACKET

<<F>>

4. AIR BAG MODULE

AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION
STEPS

>>A<<

•

PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

4. AIR BAG MODULE
3. AIR BAG MODULE BRACKET
•

DISTRIBUTION DUCT (REFER TO
GROUP 52A, INSTRUMENT PANEL

P.52A-8

).

AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
STEPS (Continued)

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-371

Required Special Tool:

• MB991958 : Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface

(V.C.I.)

• MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable

• MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A (Vehi-

cles with CAN communication system)

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE DISCON-

NECTION

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(s) deployment.

.

<<B>> CONNECTOR (FOR AIR BAG MODULE)
REMOVAL

Slide the outer housing of the clock spring or front passenger’s
air bag module connector in the arrow direction shown, and
disconnect the connector.

.

•

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
(REFER TO GROUP 52A,
INSTRUMENT PANEL

P.52A-3

).

2. CONNECTOR
1. NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE

CONNECTION

>>D<<

•

POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION
STEPS (Continued)

ACX00583

INSULATING TAPE

BATTERY

BATTERY CABLE (–)

AC

AC306561AE

OUTER HOUSING OF THE CLOCK SPRING
OR FRONT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG
MODULE CONNECTOR

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

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<<C>> AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

WARNING

•

The air bag module must not be measured with
such equipment as an ohmmeter.

•

The air bag module must not be disassembled.

•

The removed air bag module should be stored in a
clean, dry place with the deployment surface fac-
ing up.

Loosen the torx screw and remove the air bag module assem-
bly.

.

<<D>>STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

.

<<E>> CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL

WARNING

The removed clock spring should be stored in a
clean, dry place.

.

<<F>> AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL (FRONT
PASSENGER’S SIDE)

WARNING

•

When the passenger’s air bag module is removed,
do not damage the engagement of the pawls.

•

The removed passenger’s air bag module should
be stored in a clean, dry place with the deploy-
ment surface facing up.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

WARNING

Dispose of air bag modules only according to the
specified procedure. (Refer to

P.52B-387

).

1. When installing the new air bag modules and clock spring,

refer to “INSPECTION” (

P.52B-374

).

2. Connect the negative (

−) battery cable.

AC000991AB

MB990803

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

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CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
3. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

5. Check DTCs using scan tool MB991958 to ensure entire

SRS operates properly.
At this time, check that no DTC except B1400, B1410,
B1480 and B1490 are set.

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.

6. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Disconnect the negative (

−) battery cable and tape the

terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bags
deployment.

.

>>B<< CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION

WARNING

Ensure that the clock spring’s mating marks are prop-
erly aligned. If not, the steering wheel may not rotate
completely during a turn, or the flat cable in the clock
spring could be damaged, This would prevent normal
SRS operation and possibly cause serious injury to
the driver.

1. Align the mating marks of the clock spring.

<Mating Mark Alignment>
Turn the clock spring clockwise fully. Then turn it back
approximately 3-3/4 turns counterclockwise to align the
mating marks.

2. Turn the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. Then

install the clock spring to the column switch.

.

AC305412

AB

MB991910

DATA LINK

CONNECTOR

MB991824

MB991827

AC306756AB

MATING MARKS