Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI. Manual - part 98

SRS  – 

Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures

52B-38

(6) 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.

Caution
1) Before deployment, check carefully to be sure

that no one is nearby.

2) 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 Disposal
Procedures (P.52B-40) for post-deployment
handling instructions.

3) If the air bag fails to deploy when the

procedures above are followed, do not go near
the module. Contact your local distributor.

(7) After deployment, dispose of the air bag module

according to the Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal
Procedures. (Refer to P.52B-40.)

Wires

Vehicle battery

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<Air bag module (front passenger’s side)>

(1) Remove the air bag module from the vehicle.

(Refer to P.52B-27.)

Caution
The connector of the front passenger’s side air
bag module is so constructed that the positive
and negative terminals are automatically
short-circuited when it is disconnected to prevent
an accidental deployment of the air bag resulting
from static electricity generation. Nevertheless,
to eliminate the slightest possibility of an
accidental deployment, always bear the following
in mind; the air bag module should be stored on
a flat surface and placed so that the pad cover
face up. Anything should not be placed on top
of it.

(2) Connect two wires, each six meters or longer, to the

two leads of SRS air bag adapter harness A and
cover the connections with insulation tape. The other
ends of the two wires should be connected to each
other (short-circuited), to prevent sudden unexpected
deployment of the air bag module.

(3) Connect the deployment wires to the SRS air bag

adaptor harness A, pass it beneath the tyre, and
wheel assembly, and connect it to the air bag module.

(4) Pass the thick wires into the hole of the air bag module

bracket, and secure it to the wheel of the old tyre
with wheel (4 locations), with the air bag facing
upwards.

Caution
1) Leave some space below the wheel for the

deployment wires.
If there is no space, the reaction of the air
bag deployment could result in damage of
the adaptor harness.

2) While deployment takes place, do not have

the connector of the SRS air bag adaptor
harness A inserted between the tyres.

SRS air bag 
adapter 
harness A
MB686560

Connection

6 m or
longer

Two wires

Insulation
tape

Deployment wire

Air bag module

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Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures

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Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures

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(5) Place three old tyres, without wheels, on top of the

tyre secured to the air bag module, and secure all
tyres with ropes (4 locations).

NOTE
The front passenger’s side air bag is larger in capacity
than the driver’s side air bag when deployed. For
this reason, it is necessary to tie up all tyres together
with rope.

(6) 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.

Caution
1) Before deployment, check carefully to be sure

that no one is nearby.

2) 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 Disposal
Procedures (P.52B-40) for post-deployment
handling instructions.

3) If the air bag fails to deploy when the

procedures above are followed, do not go near
the module. Contact your local distributor.

(7) After deployment, dispose of the air bag module

according to the Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal
Procedures.

DEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES

After deployment, the air bag module should be disposed
of in the same manner as any other scrap parts, adhering
to local laws and/or legislation that may be in force except
that the following points should be carefully noted during
disposal.
1.

The inflator will be quite hot immediately following
deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it cool
before attempting to handle it.

2.

Do not put water or oil on the air bag after deployment.

Tyres without wheels

Deployment wire
harness

Deployment wire
harness

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3.

There may be, adhered to the deployed air bag module,
material that could irritate the eye and/or skin, so wear
gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed
air bag module. IF AFTER FOLLOWING THESE
PRECAUTIONS, ANY MATERIAL DOES GET INTO THE
EYES OR ON THE SKIN, IMMEDIATELY RINSE THE
AFFECTED AREA WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLEAN
WATER.
IF ANY IRRITATION DEVELOPS, SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

4.

Tightly seal the air bag module in a strong vinyl bag
for disposal.

5.

Be sure to always wash your hands after completing this
operation.

Strong
vinyl bag

Air bag module