Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual - part 735

DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-387

AC709088 AB

1

44 ± 11 N·m
33 ± 8 ft-lb

5

2

4

3

8

7

9

7.0 ± 3.0 N·m
62 ± 27 in-lb

Section A - A

Section B - B

Section C - C

Column switch

A

A

B

B

Claw

Claw

9.5 ± 2.5 N·m
84 ± 22 in-lb

C

C

Note
       : Indicates claw position    

Steering wheel 
lower cover

6

9

Driver air bag 
module bracket

Driver's air bag module removal 
steps 

<<

A

>>

1.

Negative (

−) battery cable

<<

B

>>

2.

Cover

3.

Horn connector

<<

C

>>

4.

Driver's air bag module connector

<<

D

>>

5.

Driver's air bag module
Driver's air bag module 
installation steps 

>>

A

<<

•

Pre-installation inspection

>>

C

<<

5.

Driver's air bag module

>>

D

<<

4.

Driver's air bag module connector

>>

D

<<

 

3.

Horn connector

2.

Cover

1.

Negative (

−) battery cable

>>

E

<<

•

Post-installation inspection

Clock spring removal steps 

<<

A

>>

1.

Negative (

−) battery cable

<<

B

>>

2.

Cover

3.

Horn connector

<<

C

>>

4.

Driver's air bag module connector

<<

D

>>

5.

Driver's air bag module

6.

Flange nut

<<

E

>>

7.

Steering wheel assembly

•

Lower, upper column cover (Refer 
to Group 37 Steering Shaft 

P.37-26

).

8.

Paddle shift assembly <vehicles 
with paddle shift>

<<

F

>>

9.

Clock spring
Clock spring installation steps 

>>

A

<<

Pre-installation inspection

>>

B

<<

9.

Clock spring

DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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Required Special Tools: 

• MB990803: Steering Wheel Puller 

•  MB991958 Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824:Vehicle Communication Inter-

face(V.C.I.)

• MB991827:M.U.T.-III USB Cable

• MB991910:M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

• MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE DISCON-

NECTION

DANGER

Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the bat-
tery cable before doing any further work (Refer to 

P.52B-25

).

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER 
HANDLING.

Disconnect the negative (

−) battery cable from the battery and 

tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air 
bag(s) deployment.

.

<<B>> COVER REMOVAL

Insert Special tool MB990784 into the notch shown in the fig-
ure, and remove the cover.

.

•

Lower, upper column cover (Refer 
to Group 37 Steering Shaft 

P.37-26

).

8.

Paddle shift assembly <vehicles 
with paddle shift>

>>

C

<<

7.

Steering wheel assembly

6.

Flange nut

>>

C

<<

5.

Driver's air bag module

>>

D

<<

4.

Driver's air bag module connector

>>

D

<<

3.

Horn connector

2.

Cover

Clock spring installation steps 

1.

Negative (

−) battery cable

>>

E

<<

•

Post-installation inspection

Clock spring installation steps 

ACX00583

Insulating tape

Battery cable

Battery

AF

AC505865 AC

MB990784

Cover

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<<C>> DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE 
CONNECTOR REMOVAL

Slide the outer housing of the driver’s air bag module connector 
in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.

.

<<D>> AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

WARNING

•

The air bag module must not be measured with 
such equipment as an ohmmeter.

•

The air bag module must not be disassembled.

•

The removed air bag module should be stored in a 
clean, dry place with the deployment surface fac-
ing up.

Loosen the torx screw and remove the air bag module assem-
bly.

.

<<E>> STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

.

AC607302

AC600868

Outer housing of the driver's air bag 
module connector

Horn connector

Lower column 
cover

Driver's air bag 
module connector 
(4-pin, yellow)

AC

AC705717AB

MB990803

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<<F>> CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL

WARNING

The removed clock spring should be stored in a 
clean, dry place.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

WARNING

Dispose of air bag modules only according to the 
specified procedure (Refer to 

P.52B-417

).

1. When installing the new air bag modules and clock spring, 

refer to “INSPECTION” (

P.52B-392

).

2. Connect the negative (

−) battery cable.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the 
ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before con-
necting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
3. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
5. Check DTCs using scan tool MB991958 to ensure entire 

SRS operates properly.
At this time, check that no DTC except B1B02 and B1B06 
are set.

DANGER

Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the bat-
tery cable before doing any further work (Refer to 

P.52B-25

).

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER 
HANDLING.

6. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. 

Disconnect the negative (

−) battery cable and tape the 

terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bags 
deployment.

.

>>B<< CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION

1. Check that the front wheels are at the straight-ahead 

position.

CAUTION

• If the center of the clock spring is not correctly aligned, 

the steering wheel may not be turned fully or the cable 
inside the clock spring may be broken, causing the 
SRS air bag to be inoperative or operated incorrectly.

• When aligning the clock spring neutral position mark, 

perform with the clock spring independently. If per-
formed with the steering wheel sensor installed, the 
steering wheel sensor may be damaged.

2. Align the mating marks of the clock spring.

AC608435

Data link connector

MB991827

MB991824

MB991910

AB