Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual - part 15
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
TSB Revision
GENERAL <BODY AND CHASSIS>
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6. Check the clock spring connectors and protective tube for
damage, and terminals for deformities.
7. Visually check the case for damage.
WARNING
If the clock spring's mating mark is not properly
aligned, the steering wheel may not completely rotate
during a turn, or the flat cable within the clock spring
may be severed, obstructing normal operation of the
SRS and possibly leading to serious injury to the
vehicle's driver and passenger.
8. Align the mating marks of the clock spring, and after turning
the front wheels to the straight-ahead position, install the
clock spring to the column switch.
Mating marks alignment
• After turning the clock spring fully clockwise, turn it approxi-
mately 3 4/5 turns counterclockwise until the mating marks
are aligned.
9. Install the steering column covers, steering wheel and air
bag module.
10.Check the steering wheel for noise, binding or difficult
operation.
DANGER
The SRS may not activate if any of the above compo-
nents are not installed properly, which could result in
serious injury or death to the vehicle's driver and pas-
senger.
11.Check the steering wheel for excessive free play.
REPLACE ANY VISUALLY INSPECTED PART IF IT FAILS
THAT INSPECTION. (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag Module
and Clock Spring
.
ACX01302
CASE
PROTECTIVE
TUBES
AB
ACX00602 AB
MATING MARK
ACX01319
AIR BAG
MODULE
AB