Mitsubishi Lancer. Manual - part 56
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION --
Operations inside the Vehicle
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(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 it
back approx. 3 3/4 turns 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 op-
eration 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.
Caution
The SRS may not activate if any of the above compo-
nents is not installed properly, which could result in
serious injury or death to the vehicle’s driver or front
passenger.
FRONT SEATBACK ASSEMBLY WITH SIDE AIR BAG
MODULE
(1) Check the side air bag module deployment section in the
seat for dents and deformation.
(2) Check the harness for binds, the connector for damage
and the terminals for deformation.
SIDE IMPACT SENSORS
FRONT
(1) Check the center piller for deformation or rust.
(2) Check the side impact sensors for dents, cracks,
deformation or rust.
(3) Check the connectors for damage and the terminals for
deformation.
REAR
(1) Check the quarter panel inner for deformation or rust.
(2) Check the side impact sensors for dents, cracks,
deformation or rust.
(3) Check the connectors for damage and the terminals for
deformation.
AC100446AD
Case
Protective tubes
Mating mark
Air bag module
deployment
section
Side
impact
sensor
(Front)
Center
pillar
Quarter
panel
inner
Side impact
sensor (Rear)