Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual — part 1487

AIR BAG MODULE(S) AND CLOCK SPRING

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<<C>> DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE
CONNECTOR REMOVAL

Slide the outer housing of the driver’s air bag module connector
in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.

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<<D>> DRIVER’S 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.

1. Using t-type long torx wrench (T30), a torx screw is loos-

ened completely and removed <CANADA, Except vehicles
with S-AWC>.

2. Loosen the torx screw and remove the air bag module

assembly <Vehicles with S-AWC (Except CANADA)>.

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AC607302

AC600868

Outer housing of the driver's air bag
module connector

Horn connector

Lower column
cover

Driver's air bag
module connector
(4-pin, yellow)

AB

AC608854

AC609541AB

Equal to or more than

40mm (1.6 inch).

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<<E>> STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

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<<F>> CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL

WARNING

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

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<<G>> PASSENGER'S (FRONT) AIR BAG
MODULE CONNECTOR REMOVAL

Slide the outer housing of the passenger’s (front) air bag mod-
ule connector in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the
connector.

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<<H>> PASSENGER'S (FRONT) AIR BAG
MODULE 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.

Insert a slotted (

−) screwdriver or similar tool to the location

shown in the figure. After disengaging the tabs, remove the
front passenger's air bag module.

AC607307

MB990803

AB

AC506281AB

Passenger's (front) air bag module
connector (4-pin, yellow)

Harness side
connector
(4-pin, yellow)

Heater unit

AC506735

AB

Flat-tipped
screwdriver

Flat-tipped screwdriver

Passenger's (front)
air bag module

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

WARNING

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

P.52B-461

).

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

refer to “INSPECTION” (

P.52B-447

).

2. Connect the negative (

−) battery cable.

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 B1B02, B1B06,
B1B0A and B1B0E are set.

DANGER

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

P.52B-25

).

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.

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>>B<< CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION

1. Check that the front wheels are at the straight-ahead

position.

CAUTION

• If the center of the clock spring is not correctly aligned,

the steering wheel may not be turned fully or the cable
inside the clock spring may be broken, causing the
SRS air bag to be inoperative or operated incorrectly.

• When aligning the clock spring neutral position mark,

perform with the clock spring independently. If per-
formed with the steering wheel sensor installed, the
steering wheel sensor may be damaged.

2. Align the mating marks of the clock spring.

Alignment of mating marks

(1) Turn the clock spring clockwise fully.
(2) Turn the clock spring counterclockwise approximately

three and 1/2 turns to align the mating marks.

ZC501967

AC404789

AC701411AB

MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link
connector

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(3) Check that the white roller can be seen from the window

for checking the neutral point when the mating marks are
aligned.
NOTE: If the white roller cannot be seen or black roller
can be seen, the neutral point is not aligned correctly.

(4) Install the clock spring to the column switch.

CAUTION

Be sure to align the steering wheel sensor neutral position
mark. If the neutral position marks are not aligned, the
steering wheel operation may damage the steering wheel
sensor.
3. Align the steering wheel sensor neutral position mark.

<Vehicle with ASC>
<Alignment of mating marks>

(1) When checking the neutral position check window of the

steering wheel sensor, if an arrow can be seen, turn to
the direction of the arrow, and align the neutral position
mark as shown in the figure.

(2) Install the steering wheel sensor to the column switch

assembly, maintaining the neutral position correctly.

(3) Install the column switch assembly to the vehicle,

maintaining the neutral position correctly.

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>>C<< STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY/DRIVER’S
AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION

When installing the steering wheel and air bag module,
ensure that the harness of the clock spring does not
become caught or tangled.
1. Before installing the steering wheel and air bag module, turn

the vehicle’s front wheels to the straight-ahead position and
align the mating marks of the clock spring.

2. After securing the steering wheel, turn the steering wheel all

the way in both directions to confirm that the steering wheel
rotation is normal.

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>>D<< DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE
CONNECTOR/HORN CONNECTOR CONNECTION

Connect the connector securely and route the harnesses not to
lie off the cover hole.

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>>E<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

1. Reconnect the negative (

−) battery cable.

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

AC705283AE

Mark for
checking
neutral point

Mating marks

AC308437AD

Steering wheel sensor

Mating mark