1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI steering wheel

SRS – SRS Maintenance52B-16
SRS COMPONENT VISUAL CHECK
Turn the ignition key to the LOCK (OFF) position, disconnect
the negative battery cable and tape the terminal.
Caution
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery
cable before doing any further work. (Refer to P.52B-3.)
SRS CONTROL UNIT (SRS-ECU)
1. Check SRS-ECU case and brackets for dents, cracks,
deformation or rust.
Caution
The SRS may not activate if the SRS-ECU is not
installed properly, which could result in serious injury
or death to the vehicle’s driver or front passenger.
2. Check connector for damage, and terminals for
deformation or rust.
Replace SRS-ECU if it fails visual check.
(Refer to P.52B-24.)
AIR BAG MODULES, STEERING WHEEL AND CLOCK
SPRING
1. Remove the air bag modules, steering wheel and clock
spring. (Refer to P.52B-25.)
Caution
The removed air bag modules should be stored in
a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
2. Check pad cover for dents, cracks or deformation.
Insulating tape
Battery
Battery (–) cable
SRS-ECU
Pad cover


Pad cover

SRS – SRS Maintenance52B-17
3. Check connector for damage, terminals deformities, and
harness for binds.
4. Check air bag inflator case for dents, cracks or deformities.
5. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals
for deformation.
6. Check clock spring connectors and protective tube for
damage, and terminals for deformation.
7. Visually check the clock spring case for damage.
8. Align the mating marks of the clock spring and, after
turning the vehicle’s front wheels to straight-ahead
position, install the clock spring to the column switch.
Mating Mark Alignment
Turn the clock spring clockwise fully, and then turn back
it approx. 3 4/5 turns counterclockwise to align the mating
marks.
Caution
If the clock spring’s mating mark is not properly
aligned, the steering wheel may not be completely
rotational during a turn, or the flat cable within the
clock spring may be severed, obstructing normal
operation of the SRS and possibly leading to serious
injury to the vehicle’s driver or front passenger.
9. Install the steering column covers, steering wheel and
the air bag module.
10. Check steering wheel for noise, binds of difficult operation.
11. Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
REPLACE ANY VISUALLY INSPECTED PART IF IT
FAILS THAT INSPECTION. (Refer to P.52B-25.)
Caution
The SRS may not activate if any of the above
components is not installed properly, which could
result in serious injury or death to the vehicle’s driver
or front passenger.
Inflator case
Connector

Inflator case
Connector
Protective tube
Case
Mating marksProtective tube

SRS – Post-collision Diagnosis52B-20
REPAIR PROCEDURE
WHEN AIR BAG DEPLOYS IN A COLLISION.
1. Replace the following parts with new ones.

SRS-ECU (Refer to P.52B-24.)

Air bag module (Refer to P.52B-25.)
2. Check the following parts and replace if there are any
malfunctions.

Clock spring (Refer to P.52B-25.)

Steering wheel, steering column and intermediate
joint
(1) Check wiring harness (built into steering wheel)
and connectors for damage, and terminals for
deformation.
(2) Install air bag module to check fit or alignment
with steering wheel.
(3) Check steering wheel for noise, binds or difficult
operation and excessive free play.
3. Check harnesses for binding, connectors for damage,
poor connections, and terminals for deformation.
(Refer to P.52B-18.)
WHEN AIR BAG DOES NOT DEPLOY IN LOW-SPEED
COLLISION.
Check the SRS components. If the SRS components are
showing any visible damage such as dents, cracks, or
deformation, replace them with new ones. Concerning parts
removed for inspection, replacement with new parts and
cautionary points for working, refer to appropriate INDIVIDUAL
COMPONENT SERVICE, P.52B-22.

SRS – Post-collision Diagnosis52B-21
SRS-ECU
1. Check SRS-ECU case and brackets for dents, cracks
or deformation.
2. Check connector for damage, and terminals for
deformation.
Air bag modules
1. Check pad cover for dents, cracks or deformation.
2. Check connector for damage, terminals deformities, and
harness for binds.
3. Check air bag inflator case for dents, cracks or deformities.
4. Install air bag module to steering wheel to check fit or
alignment with the wheel.
Clock spring
1. Check clock spring connectors and protective tube for
damage, and terminals for deformation.
2. Visually check the case for damage.
SRS-ECU

Connector

Inflator case
ConnectorInflator case
Case Protective tube
Protective tube

SRS – Post-collision Diagnosis / Individual Component Service52B-22
Steering wheel, steering column and intermediate joint
1. Check wiring harness (built into steering wheel) and
connectors for damage, and terminals for deformation.
2. Install air bag module to check fit or alignment with steering
wheel.
3. Check steering wheel for noise, binds or difficult operation
and excessive free play.
Harness connector (body wiring harness)
Check harnesses for binding, connectors for damage, poor
connection, and terminals for deformation. (Refer to P.52B-18.)
INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT SERVICE
If the SRS components are to be removed or replaced as a result of maintenance, troubleshooting,
etc., follow each procedure (P.52B-24 – P.52B-31)
Caution
1. SRS components should not be subjected to hear over 93C, so remove the SRS-ECU, air
bag module and clock spring before drying or baking the vehicle after painting.
Recheck SRS system operability after re-installing them.
2. If the SRS components are removed for the purpose of check, sheet metal repair, painting,
etc., they should be stored in a clean, dry place until they are reinstalled.

SRS – Warning/Caution Labels52B-23
WARNING/CAUTION LABELS
A number of caution labels related to the SRS are
found in the vehicle, as shown in the followingillustration. Follow label instructions when servicing
SRS. If labels are dirty or damaged, replace them.
Steering wheel Air bag module (driver’s side) Clock spring
Glove box Sun visor SRS-ECU
Steering gear and linkage Air bag module
(front passenger’s side)

SRS – Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring52B-26
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal Operation

After setting the steering wheel and the front wheels
to the straight ahead position, remove the ignition
key.

Battery negative (–) terminal disconnection
41 Nm2
3
4 1
AB8.9 Nm
NOTE
: Indicates claw position.
Upper
column
cover
Claw
Section B – B
4
AB
8.9 Nm
Section A – A
4
Upper
column
cover
Claw
Driver’s side air bag module
removal steps
A1. Driver’s side air bag module
Clock spring removal steps
A1. Driver’s side air bag module
B2. Steering wheel
3. Lower column cover
C4. Clock springDriver’s side air bag module
installation steps
A
Pre-installation inspection
1. Driver’s side air bag module

Negative (–) battery cable connection
D
Post-installation inspection
Clock spring installation steps
A
Pre-installation inspection
B4. Clock spring
3. Lower column cover
C2. Steering wheel
1. Driver’s side air bag module

Negative (–) battery cable connection
D
Post-installation inspection

SRS – Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring52B-28
BSTEERING WHEEL REMOVAL
CCLOCK SPRING REMOVAL
Caution
The removed clock spring should be stored in a clean,
dry place.
DAIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
(FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE)
Caution
The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean,
dry place with the pad cover face up.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
APRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. When installing the new air bag modules and clock spring,
refer to “INSPECTION”.
Caution
Dispose of air bag modules only according to the
specified procedure. (Refer to P.52B-32.)
2. Connect the battery (–) terminal.
3. Connect the MUT-II to the diagnosis connector.
Caution
Make certain that the ignition switch is LOCK (OFF)
when the MUT-II is connected or disconnected.
4. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
5. Conduct self-diagnosis using the MUT-II to ensure entire
SRS operates properly, except open circuit of air bag
modules.
6. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK (OFF) position,
disconnect the negative battery cable and tape the
terminal.
Caution
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the
battery cable before doing any further work.
(Refer to P.52B-3.)
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