Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual - part 653

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-125

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 poi-
sonous, do not inhale gas from air bag 
deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Mod-
ule and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner 
Disposal (Refer to 

P.52B-128

) 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 driver’s 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 driver’s air bag module as 

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

P.52B-128

). 

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE 
<PASSENGER'S (FRONT) AIR BAG 
MODULE>

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.52B-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 
passenger’s (front) air bag module connec-
tor 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 passenger’s (front) air bag module 

from the vehicle (Refer to 

P.52B-110

).

3. Connect deployment wires longer than 6 m to 

each SRS air bag adapter harness (MB686560) 
and insulate the connections with insulator tape. 
Also, connect the deployment wires in the other 
ends to short, thereby preventing the passenger's 
(front) air bag from accidental deployment caused 
by static etc.

AC300493AB

Deployment
wires

Vehicle battery

AC300419AC

Connection

Deployment wires

MB686560

Insulator tape

6 m or longer 

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-126

4. Connect the deployment wires to SRS air bag 

adapter harness (MB686560), pass it beneath the 
tyre and wheel assembly, and connect it to the 
passenger's (front) air bag module.

CAUTION

• The adapter harness below the wheel should 

be loose. If it is too tight, the reaction when 
the air bag deploys could damage the adapter 
harness.

• During deployment, the connector of SRS air 

bag adapter harness (MB686560) must not be 
between the tyres.

5. Pass the thick wire through the passenger's (front) 

air bag module mounting hole, and then secure 
the passenger's (front) air bag module to an old 
tyre with a wheel in it so that the pad on the 
module is facing upwards.

6. Place three old tyres without wheels on top of the 

tyre secured to the passenger's (front) air bag 
module, and secure all tyres together with ropes 
(four locations).

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 poi-
sonous, do not inhale gas from air bag 
deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Mod-
ule and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner 
Disposal (Refer to 

P.52B-128

) for 

post-deployment handling instructions.

•

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

7. At a location as far away from the passenger's 

(front) 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.

8. Discard the deployed air bag module as specified 

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

P.52B-128

). 

AC300520 AE

Passenger's (front) air bag module

Deployment wires

AC300521

Tyres without wheels

Deployment wires

AB

AC300522

Deployment wires

AB

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-127

DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE 
<SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER>

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.52B-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 
seat belt pre-tensioner connector short auto-
matically to prevent accidental operate 
caused by static etc. Still, in consideration of 
the accidental deployment, store the oper-
ated seat belt pre-tensioner the correct way 
up with its operation surface upper most on 
a flat surface. Do not place anything on top 
of them.

2. Remove the seat belt pre-tensioner from the 

vehicle (Refer to 

P.52B-117

).

3. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to unlock the locking 

button of the harness-side connector (2-pin, 
black) by with drawing it toward you in two stages.

4. Disconnect the D-03 or D-16 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 
insulator tape. Also, connect the deployment 
wires in the other ends to short, thereby 
preventing the passenger's (front) air bag from 
accidental deployment caused by static etc.

6. Connect the special tool SRS air bag adapter 

harness (MB991885), which the deployment wires 
is attached to, to the seat belt pre-tensioner 
connector.

CAUTION

The adapter harness below the wheel should be 
loose. If it is too tight, the reaction when the seat 
belt pre-tensioner operates could damage the 
adapter harness.
7. Pass the thick wires through the hole on the seat 

belt pre-tensioner bracket and secure them to the 
front (raised part) of the wheel on two place.

8. Pull the seat belt out the outside of the tyre, and 

then place one tyre without a wheel inside on top 
of the existing tyre.

AC300446 AL

D-03 or D-16
Seat belt
pre-tensioner
connector (2-pin)

Flat-tipped 
screwdriver

Locking button

D-03 or D-16
Harness side
connector
(2-pin, black)

AC300447

AC

Connection

Deployment wires

MB991885

Insulator tape

6 m or longer

AC300552AB

Tyres
without
wheels

Seat belt

Deployment
wires

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-128

WARNING

•

Before operation, check carefully to be sure 

that no one is nearby.

•

The inflator will be quite hot immediately 
following the operation, so wait at least 30 
minutes to allow it to cool before attempt-
ing to handle it. Although not poisonous, 
do not inhale gas from seat belt pre-ten-
sioner operation. See Deployed Air Bag 
Module and Operated Seat Belt pre-ten-
sioner Disposal (Refer to 

P.52B-128

) for 

post-operation handling instructions.

•

If the seat belt pre-tensioner fails to oper-
ate, do not go near the seat belt pre-ten-
sioner. Contact your distributor.

9. At a location as far away from the seat belt 

pre-tensioner 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 operated seat belt pre-tensioner.

10.Discard the operated seat belt pre-tensioner as 

specified in Deployed Air Bag Module and Seat 
Belt pre-tensioner Disposal (Refer to 

P.52B-128

).

DEPLOYED AIR BAG MODULE AND 
OPERATED SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER DISPOSAL

After deployment and operation, the air bag module 
and seat belt pre-tensioner should be disposed of in 
the same manner as any other scrap parts, adhering 
to local laws and/or legislation. Observe the following 
precautions during air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner 
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 or on the seat belt pre-tensioner after 
operation.

WARNING

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.

3. There may be material on the deployed air bag 

module or the operated seat belt pre-tensioner, 
that could irritate the eye and/or skin. Wear gloves 
and safety glasses when handling a deployed air 
bag module or the operated seat belt 
pre-tensioner.

4. Tightly seal the air bag module and seat belt 

pre-tensioner in a strong plastic bag for disposal.

5. Be sure to always wash your hands after 

completing this operation.

AC300555 AB

<Seat belt pre-tensioner>

Deployment wires

Vehicle battery

AC300562 AB

Air bag module

Strong plastic bag