Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual — part 1224

SEAT BELTS WITH PRE-TENSIONER

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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-18

).

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.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

WARNING

Dispose of seat belt pre-tensioner only according to
the specified procedure (Refer to

P.52B-234

).

1. When installing the new seat belt pre-tensioner, refer to

"INSPECTION" (

P.52B-233

).

2. Connect the negative (

−) battery cable.

ACX00583

INSULATING TAPE

BATTERY

BATTERY CABLE (–)

AC

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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 MB991502.
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 DTC except 26 and 28 is not set.

DANGER

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

P.52B-18

).

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 seat belt
pre-tensioner operation.

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>>B<< 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 no, refer to

P.52B-22

.

AC307591 AB

MB991911

DATA LINK

CONNECTOR

MB991824

MB991827

ACX01667

AT

TEMP

SRS

P
R
N
D

5
4
3
2
1

x1000r/min

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

AB

SRS WARNING LIGHT

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INSPECTION

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SEAT BELT WITH PRE-TENSIONER CHECK

WARNING

•

If any component damage is found during the fol-
lowing inspection, replace the seat belt with
pre-tensioner with a new one. Dispose of the old
one according to the specified procedure (Refer to

P.52B-234

).

•

Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of
the seat belt pre-tensioner even if you are using
the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is mea-
sured with a tester, accidental seat belt pre-ten-
sioner operation will result in serious personal
injury.

1. Check seat belt pre-tensioner for dents, cracks or

deformation.

2. Check the connectors for damage, the terminals for

deformation, and the harness for binds.

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 Tool:

• MB686560: SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness

WARNING

•

If the vehicle is to be scrapped or otherwise dis-
posed of, deploy the air bags and operate the seat
belt pre-tensioner 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-tensioner outside the vehicle.

•

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

•

Since there is loud noise when the air bags are
deployed and when the seat belt pre-tensioner are
operated, avoid residential areas whenever possi-
ble. 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.

.

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-18

).

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 steering column cover lower (Refer to GROUP

52A, Instrument Panel

P.52A-3

).