Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 399

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-195

WARNING

•

Before deploying the air bag in this 
manner, first check to be sure that there is 
no one in or near the vehicle. Wear safety 
glasses.

•

The inflator will be quite hot immediately 
following the deployment, so wait at least 
30 minutes to allow it to cool before 
attempting to handle it. Although not 
poisonous, do not inhale gas from the air 
bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag 
Module and Operated Seat Belt 
Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to 

P.52B-203

) for post-deployment handling 

instructions.

•

If the air bag module fails to deploy, do 
not go near the module. Contact your 
distributor.

7. At a location as far away from the vehicle as 

possible, disconnect the two connected wires 
from each other, and connect them to the two 
terminals of the battery (which has been removed 
from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.

8. After deployment, dispose of the front seatback 

assembly (air bag module) according to the 
Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat Belt 
Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to 

P.52B-203

).

DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (when 
disposing of a vehicle) <Seat belt pre-tensioner>
1. Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.

DANGER

Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting 
the battery cables before doing any further 
work (Refer to 

P.37A-3

).

2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery 

cables from the battery terminals, and then 
remove the battery from the vehicle.

3. Remove the centre pillar lower trim (Refer to 

GROUP 52A 

−

 TRIMS 

P.52A-18

).

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-196

4. Execute the following steps to disconnect the 

connection between D-29 or D-43 seat belt 
pre-tensioner connector (2-pin) and harness side 
connector (2-pin, black).
NOTE: Once disconnected from the seat belt 
pre-tensioner wiring harness, both electrode of 
the side air bag module connector short 
automatically. This prevents the seat belt 
pre-tensioner from accidental deployment caused 
by static etc.
(1) Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out 

forward and unlock the locking button of the 
harness-side connector (2-pin, black).

(2) Disconnect the D-29 or D-43 harness side 

connector.

5. Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to 

each special tool SRS air bag adapter harness 
(MB991885) and insulate the connections with 
plastic tape. Also, connect the deployment wires 
in the other ends to short, thereby preventing the 
passenger's air bag from accidental deployment 
caused by static etc.

6. Connect the D-29 or D-43 seat belt pre-tensioner 

2-pin connector (red) to special tool SRS air bag 
adapter harness (MB991885) and move the 
deployment harness out of the vehicle.

WARNING

If the glass is scratched, seat belt 
pre-tensioner operation could cause it to 
crack and fly out of the vehicle, so always 
put a cover over the vehicle.

7. To suppress the operation sound as much as 

possible completely close all door windows, close 
the doors and put the cover on the vehicle.

AC300446AB

D-29 or D-43
Seat belt
pre-tensioner
connector (2-pin)

Flat-tip screw
driver

Locking buttom

D-29 or D-43
Harness side
connector
(2-pin, black)

AC300447AB

Connection

Deployment wires

MB991885

Insulator tape

6 m Long or more

AC300448AB

MB991885

Deployment
wires

D-29 or D-43
Seat belt
pre-tensioner
2-pin connector

AC300388AB

Cover

Deployment wire
6m or longer

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-197

WARNING

•

Before operating the seat belt 
pre-tensioner in this manner, first check 
to be sure that there is no one in or near 
the vehicle. Wear safety glasses.

•

The inflator will be quite hot immediately 
following the operation, so wait at least 30 
minutes to allow it to cool before 
attempting to handle it. Although no 
poisonous, do not inhale gas from the 
seat belt pre-tensioner operation. See 
Deployed Air Bag and Operated Seat Belt 
pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to 

P.52B-203

) for post-operation handling 

instructions.

•

If the seat belt pre-tensioner fails to 
operate, do not go near the seat belt 
pre-tensioner. Contact your distributor.

8. At a location as far away from the vehicle as 

possible, disconnect the two connected wires 
from each the, and connect them to the two 
terminals of the battery (which has been removed 
from the vehicle) to operating the seat belt 
pre-tensioner.

9. After operation, dispose of the seat belt 

pre-tensioner according to the Deployed Air Bag 
Module operated seat belt pre-tensioner Disposal 
(Refer to 

P.52B-203

).

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE <Air bag 
module (driver's side)>

WARNING

•

This should be carried out in a wide, flat 
area at least 6 m away from obstacles and 
other people.

•

Do not deploy outside if wind is high. 
Even in a soft wind, ignite to windward of 
the air bag modules. 

DANGER

Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting 
the battery cables before doing any further 
work (Refer to 

P.37A-3

).

1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery 

cables from the battery terminals, and then 
remove the battery from the vehicle.

WARNING

Once disconnected, both electrodes of the 
driver’s air bag module connector short 
automatically to prevent accidental 
deployment caused by static etc. Still, in 
consideration of the accidental deployment, 
store the air bag module on flat place with 
deployment surface facing up. Also, do not 
put anything on it.

2. Remove the air bag module from the vehicle 

(Refer to 

P.52B-179

).

3. Obtain two suitable wires, which are 6 meters or 

longer, as deployment wires. Then connect the 
wires at one end to short.

4. Touch the vehicle’s body with bare hands to 

discharge static in you.

5. Using pliers, cut the driver’s air bag module 

connector from the harnesses. Connect the 
deployment wires to each harness that has been 
cut and insulate the connections with plastic tape.

AC300458 AB

Deployment wires

Shorted

6 m or longer

AC300459

Air bag module

Deployment wires

Connection

Insulator tape

AB

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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6. Install a nut to the bolt behind the driver’s air bag 

module and tie thick wire there for securing.

7. Route the deployment wires connected to the 

driver’s air bag module beneath an old tyre and 
wheel assembly. Then, using the wire tied to the 
bolt, secure the driver’s air bag module to the tyre 
and wheel assembly with the deployment surface 
facing up.

8. Place three old tyres without wheels on the tyre 

secured with the driver’s air bag module.

WARNING

•

Before deployment, check carefully to be 
sure that no one is nearby.

•

The inflator will be quite hot immediately 
following the deployment, so wait at least 
30 minutes to allow it to cool before 
attempting to handle it. Although not 
poisonous, do not inhale gas from air bag 
deployment. See Deployed Air Bag 
Module and Operated Seat Belt 
Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to 

P.52B-203

) for post-deployment handling 

instructions.

•

If the air bag fails to deploy, do not go 
near the module. Contact your distributor.

9. At a location as far away from the air bag module 

as possible, and from a shielded position, 
disconnect the two connected wires from each 
other, and connect them, to the two terminals of 
the battery (which has been removed from the 
vehicle) to deploy the air bag.

10.Discard the deployed air bag module as specified 

in Deployed Air Bag Module and Operated Seat 
Belt Pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to 

P.52B-203

). 

AC300477AB

Driver's air bag module

Deployment wires

AC300478

Tyre without wheels

Air bad module inside

Deployment wires

AB

AC300493AB

Deployment
wires

Vehicle battery