2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION maintenance

52A-2
INTERIOR
CONTENTS
SPECIAL TOOL 3............................
INSTRUMENT PANEL* 3......................
FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE 10................
REAR FLOOR CONSOLE 12..................
TRIMS 15....................................
HEADLINING 17..............................SEAT 19.....................................
Front Seat 19..................................
Rear Seat 22..................................
SEAT BELT 25...............................
Front Seat Belt 25.............................
Rear Seat Belt 26..............................
WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING!
(1) Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to personal
injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver and passenger (from rendering
the SRS inoperative).
(2) Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
(3) MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any SRS-related
component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: SRS-ECU, SRS warning lamp, air bag module, clock spring and interconnecting
wiring. Other SRS-related components (that may have to be removed/installed in connection with SRS service or maintenance) are
indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk (*).

52B-1
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION 2..................
SRS SERVICE PRECAUTIONS 3..............
SPECIAL TOOLS 5...........................
TEST EQUIPMENT 6.........................
TROUBLESHOOTING 6.......................
SRS MEINTENANCE 42......................
POST-COLLISION DIAGNOSIS 45.............
INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT SERVICE 49.......
WARNING/CAUTION LABELS 49..............SRS AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT
(SRS-ECU) 50................................
AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK
SPRING 52..................................
SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER 61..............
AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES 64............................
Undeployed Air Bag Module and Seat Belt
Pre-tensioner Disposal 64.......................
Deployed Air Bag Module and Seat Belt
Pre-tensioner Disposal Procedures 75............
CAUTION
DCarefully read and observe the information in the SERVICE PRECAUTIONS (P.52B-3.) prior to any service.
DFor information concerning troubleshooting or maintenance, always observe the procedures in the Troubleshooting
(P.52B-6.) section.
DIf any SRS components are removed or replaced in connection with any service procedures, be sure to follow the
procedures in the INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT SERVICE section (P.52B-49.) for the components involved.
DIf you have any questions about the SRS, please contact your local distributor.

SRS - SRS Maintenance52B-42
SRS MAINTENANCE
The SRS must be inspected by an authorized dealer 10 years
after the date of vehicle registration.
SRS WARNING LAMP CHECK
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Does the SRS
warning lamp illuminate for about 7 seconds, and then go
out? If yes, SRS system is functioning properly. If no, refer
to page 52B-6.
SRS COMPONENT VISUAL CHECK
Turn the ignition key to 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-50.)
SRS warning lamp
Insulating tape
Battery
Battery
( - ) cable
SRS-ECU

SRS - SRS Maintenance52B-43
AIR BAG MODULES, STEERING WHEEL AND CLOCK
SPRING AND SEAT BELT WITH PRE-TENSIONER
1. Remove the air bag modules, steering wheel and clock
spring. (Refer to P.52B-52.)
Caution
The removed air bag modules should be stored in
a clean, dry place with the cover face up.
2. Check cover for dents, cracks or deformation.
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 times 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.Inflator
Connector
Connector
Steering
wheel - driver’s
air bag module
assembly



Connector Inflator case
Mating marks

SRS - SRS Maintenance52B-44
REPLACE ANY VISUALLY INSPECTED PART IF IT
FAILS THAT INSPECTION. (Refer to P.52B-52.)
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.
INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING HARNESS
Instrument panel wiring harness
1. Check connector for poor connection.
2. Check harnesses for binds, connectors for damage, and
terminals for deformation.
REPLACE ANY CONNECTORS OR HARNESS THAT
FAIL THE VISUAL INSPECTION. (Refer to P.52B-3.)
Caution
The SRS may not activate if SRS harnesses or
connectors are damaged or improperly connected,
which could result in serious injury or death to the
vehicle’s driver or front passenger.
POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
Reconnect the negative battery terminal. Turn the ignition
switch to the ON position. Does the SRS warning lamp
illuminate for about 7 seconds, and then go out? If yes, SRS
system is functioning properly. If no, consult page 52B-6.
SRS warning lamp

SRS - Individual Component Service/Warning/Caution Labels52B-49
INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT SERVICE
If the SRS components and seat belt with pre-tensioner are to be removed or replaced as a result of
maintenance, troubleshooting etc., follow the service procedures that follow.
Caution
1. SRS components and seat belt with pre-tensioner should not be subjected to heat, so remove
the SRS-ECU, driver’s air bag module, steering wheel -air bag module,front
passenger’s air bag module, clock spring, and seat belt with pre-tensioner before drying or
baking the vehicle after painting.
DFront impact sensor, SRS-ECU, Air bag module, clock spring: 93_C or more
DSeat belt with pre-tensioner: 90_C or more
Recheck SRS system operability after re-installing them.
2. If the SRS components and seat belt with pre-tensioner 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.
WARNING/CAUTION LABELS
Caution labels on the SRS are attached in the
vehicle as shown. Follow label instructions whenservicing the SRS. If the label(s) are dirty or
damaged, replace with new one(s).
Steering wheel
Driver’s air bag module
Clock springFront passenger’s
air bag moduleSRS-ECU
Sun visor
Steering joint cover
Glove boxCover
Seat belt with pre-tensioner