Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1619

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-369

<Air bag module (driver's side) and clock spring>

AC307516AB

4

6

5

41 ± 8 N·m
30 ± 6 ft-lb

0.69 ± 0.15 N·m
6 ± 1 in-lb

A

B

B

COLUMN SWITCH

SECTION A - A

SECTION B - B

CLAW

CLAW

NOTE
          : CLAW POSITIONS

8

1

2

A

9.0 ± 2.0 N·m
80 ± 17 in-lb

8

N

7

3

3

3.9 ± 0.9 N·m
35 ± 8 in-lb

AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL 
STEPS

<<A>>

1. NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE 

CONNECTION

2. COVER

<<B>>

3. CONNECTORS (FOR HORN AND 

AIR BAG MODULE)

<<C>>

4. AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY

CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>>

1. NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE 

CONNECTION

2. COVER

<<B>>

3. CONNECTORS (FOR HORN, AIR 

BAG MODULE AND STEERING 
WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL 
HARNESS)

<<C>>

4. AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY
5. STEERING WHEEL DYNAMIC 

DAMPER

6. STEERING WHEEL REMOTE 

CONTROL HARNESS

<<D>>

7. STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
•

COLUMN COVER LOWER (REFER 
TO GROUP 52A, INSTRUMENT 
PANEL 

P.52A-3

).

<<E>>

8. CLOCK SPRING

AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION 
STEPS

>>A<<

•

PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

>>C<<

4. AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY
3. CONNECTORS (FOR HORN AND 

AIR BAG MODULE)

2. COVER
1. NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE 

CONNECTION

>>D<<

•

POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION 
STEPS

>>A<<

•

PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

>>B<<

8. CLOCK SPRING
•

COLUMN COVER LOWER (REFER 
TO GROUP 52A, INSTRUMENT 
PANEL 

P.52A-3

).

>>C<<

7. STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
6. STEERING WHEEL REMOTE 

CONTROL HARNESS

5. STEERING WHEEL DYNAMIC 

DAMPER

>>C<<

4. AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY
3. CONNECTORS (FOR HORN, AIR 

BAG MODULE, AND STEERING 
WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL 
HARNESS)

2. COVER

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-370

Required Special Tools: 

•  MB991958 : Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface 

(V.C.I.)

• MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable

• MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A (Vehi-

cles with CAN communication system)

• MB991222: Probe

• MB990803: Steering  Wheel Puller 

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

Required Special Tool:

•  MB991958 : Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface 

(V.C.I.)

• MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable

• MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A (Vehi-

cles with CAN communication system)

1. NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE 

CONNECTION

>>D<<

•

POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION 
STEPS (Continued)

AC307663 AB

1

4

3

2

AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL 
STEPS

<<A>>

1. NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE 

CONNECTION

<<B>>

2. CONNECTORS
•

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY 
(REFER TO GROUP 52A, 
INSTRUMENT PANEL 

P.52A-3

).

•

DISTRIBUTION DUCT (REFER TO 
GROUP 52A, INSTRUMENT PANEL 

P.52A-8

).

3. AIR BAG MODULE BRACKET

<<F>>

4. AIR BAG MODULE

AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION 
STEPS

>>A<<

•

PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

4. AIR BAG MODULE
3. AIR BAG MODULE BRACKET
•

DISTRIBUTION DUCT (REFER TO 
GROUP 52A, INSTRUMENT PANEL 

P.52A-8

).

•

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY 
(REFER TO GROUP 52A, 
INSTRUMENT PANEL 

P.52A-3

).

2. CONNECTOR
1. NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE 

CONNECTION

>>D<<

•

POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-371

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION

DANGER

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

P.52B-26

).

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>> CONNECTOR (FOR AIR BAG MODULE) REMOVAL
Slide the outer housing of the clock spring or front passenger’s 
air bag module  connector in the arrow direction shown, and 
disconnect the connector.

.

<<C>> 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.

.

ACX00583

INSULATING TAPE

BATTERY

BATTERY CABLE (–)

AC

AC306561AE

OUTER HOUSING OF THE CLOCK SPRING 
OR FRONT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG 
MODULE CONNECTOR

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-372

<<D>>STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

.

<<E>> CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL

WARNING

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

.

<<F>> AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL (FRONT 
PASSENGER’S SIDE)

WARNING

•

When the passenger’s air bag module is removed, 
do not damage the engagement of the pawls.

•

The removed passenger’s air bag module should 
be stored in a clean, dry place with  the deploy-
ment surface facing up.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

WARNING

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

P.52B-388

).

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

refer to “INSPECTION” (

P.52B-374

).

2. Connect the negative (

−) battery cable.

AC000991AB

MB990803