1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI Workshop Manual

SRS – SRS-ECU / Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring52B-25
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
ASRS-ECU INSTALLATION
Caution
The SRS may not activate if SRS-ECU is not installed
properly, which could result in serious injury or death
to the vehicle’s driver or front passenger.
BPOST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
3. Does the “SRS” warning lamp illuminate for about 7
seconds, and then remain extinguished for at least 5
seconds after turning OFF?
4. If yes, SRS system is functioning properly.
If no, consult page 52B-6.
INSPECTION

Check the SRS-ECU and brackets for dents, cracks or
deformation.

Check connector for damage, and terminals for
deformation.
Caution
If a dent, crack, deformation or rust is discovered,
replace the SRS-ECU with a new one.
NOTE
For checking of the SRS-ECU other than described above,
refer to the section concerning troubleshooting. (Refer
to P.52B-6.)
AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING
Caution
1. Disconnect the battery (–) terminal and wait
for 60 seconds or more before starting work.
Furthermore, the disconnected battery
terminal should be covered with tape to
insulate it. (Refer to P.52B-3.)
2. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the
air bag modules or clock spring.
If faulty, replace it.
3. Do not drop the air bag modules or clock
spring or allow contact with water, grease
or oil.
Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or
rust is detected.
4. The air bag modules should be stored on
a flat surface and placed so that the pad
surface is facing upward.
Do not place anything on top of it.5. Do not expose the air bag modules to
temperatures over 93C.
6. Both driver’s side and front passenger’s
side air bag modules should be replaced
with new ones once the respective air bags
were deployed. The clock springs should
also be checked and replaced with new ones
if considered abnormal.
7. Wear gloves and safety glasses when
handling air bags that have already
deployed.
8. An undeployed air bag module should only
be disposed of in accordance with the
procedures (Refer to P.52B-32.)
SRS warning lamp

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

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1
Front passenger’s side air bag
module removal steps
D1. Front passenger’s side air bag
moduleFront passenger’s side air bag
module installation steps
A
Pre-installation inspection
1. Front passenger’s side air bag
module

Negative (–) battery cable connection
D
Post-installation inspection
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AAIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL (DRIVER’S SIDE)
When disconnecting the connector of the clock spring from
the air bag module, press the air bag’s lock towards the outer
side to spread it open. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver, as shown
in the figure at the left, to pry so as to remove the connector
gently.
Caution
1. When disconnect the air bag module-clock spring
connector, take care not to apply excessive force to
it.
2. The removed air bag module should be stored in a
clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
Flat-tipped screwdriver
Lock
Lock
Clock spring–air bag
module connector

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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.)
MB990803

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BCLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION
Align the mating marks of the clock spring and, after turning
the front wheels to the 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 marks are 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.
CSTEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION
1. Before installation the steering wheel, be sure to first
turn the vehicle’s front wheels to the straight-ahead
position and align the mating marks of the clock spring.
Caution
Be sure when installing the steering wheel, that the
harness of the clock spring does not become caught
or tangled.
2. After clamping, turn the steering wheel all the way in
both directions to confirm that steering is normal.
DPOST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. Turn the steering wheel lightly to the left and right to
check if it can be operated properly without any
abnormality.
2. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
4. Does the “SRS” warning lamp illuminate for about 7
seconds, and then remain extinguished for at least 5
seconds after turning OFF?
5. If yes, SRS system is functioning properly.
If no, consult page 52B-6.
Mating marks
SRS warning lamp

SRS – Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring52B-30
INSPECTION
AIR BAG MODULE CHECK
If any improper part is found during the following inspection,
replace the air bag modules with a new one.
Dispose the old one according to the specified procedure.
(Refer to P.52B-32.)
Caution
Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the
air bag modules (squib) even if you are using the specified
tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester,
accidental air bags deployment will result in serious
personal injury.
1. Check pad cover for dents, cracks or deformation.
2. Check connectors for damage, terminals for deformation,
and harness for binds.
3. Check air bag inflator case for dents, cracks or
deformation.
4. Install the air bag module to steering wheel to check
fit or alignment with the wheel.
Caution
If dents, cracks, deformation, or rust are discovered in
the air bag module, replace it with a new one.
Dispose of the old one according to the specified
procedure. (Refer to P.52B-32.)
CLOCK SPRING CHECK
If, as result of following checks, even one abnormal point
is discovered, replace the clock spring with a new one.
1. Check connectors and protective tube for damage, and
terminals for deformation.
2. Visually check the case for damage.

Inflator case
Connector

Inflator case
Connector
Protective tube
Case
Protective tube

SRS – Air Bag Modules and Clock Spring52B-31
3. Check that there is continuity between terminal (3) of
the clock spring No.1 connector and the No. 2 connector.
4. Joint the No.3 connector and No.4 connector of the clock
spring to connector No.6 and connector No.4 respectively,
of the SRS check harness.
NOTE
When joining SRS check harness connector No.4 align
its white paint with the hollow portion of the No.4 connector
of the clock spring.
5. Check for continuity between terminal 22 and terminal
25, and terminal 23 and terminal 24, of SRS Check
Harness connector No. 5 using a digital multi-meter.
14
2 3
SRS check harness (MB991613)
Clock spring
connector 4
Clock spring
connector 3
View A
4
5
6A

SRS – Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures52B-32
AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Before disposing of an air bag or a vehicle which
is equipped with it, the procedures below are to
be followed to deploy them.
UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES
Caution
1. If the vehicle is to be scrapped or otherwise disposed
of, deploy the air bags inside the vehicle. If the vehicle
will continue to be used and only the air bag modules
are to be disposed of, deploy the air bags outside
the vehicle.
2. Since a large amount of smoke is produced when
the air bag is deployed, avoid residential areas
whenever possible.
3. Since there is loud noise when the air bags are
deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible.
If anyone is nearby, give warning of the impending
noise.
4. Suitable ear protection should be worn by personnel
performing these procedures or by people in the
immediate area.
DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE
(when disposing of a vehicle)
1. Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.
2. Disconnect the negative (–) and positive (+) battery cables
from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery
from the vehicle.
Caution
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the
battery cables before doing any further work.
(Refer to P.52B-3.)