Mitsubishi Montero (2004+). Manual - part 1225

AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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4. Remove the connection between the D-205 clock spring 

connector (four-pin, yellow) and the harness connector 
(four-pin, yellow).
NOTE: If the clock spring connector is disconnected from 
the instrument panel wiring harness, both electrodes of the 
clock spring connector will be automatically shorted to pre-
vent unintended deployment of the air bag due to static elec-
tricity, etc.

5. Obtain two suitable wires, which are 6 meters (20 feet) or 

longer, as deployment wires. Then connect the wires at one 
end to short.
NOTE: This prevents the air bag from unintentional deploy-
ment caused by static electricity, etc.

6. Cut with a nipper, etc. the instrument panel wiring harness 

shown in the Figure of the instructions, while the D-205 
clock spring connector is disconnected.
NOTE: The disconnection location should be sufficiently 
away from the D-205 harness connector with consideration 
to the expansion harness connection location upon discon-
nections.

7. Individually connect a harness on the two harnesses 

disconnected, cover the connection areas with insulation 
tape and then pull out the expansion harness outside the 
vehicle.

8. Connect the D-205 harness side connector connected with 

an expansion harness to the D-205 clock spring connector.

WARNING

If the glass is scratched, air bag deployment could 
cause it to crack and fly out of the vehicle, so always 
put a cover over the vehicle.

9. To suppress the operation sound as much as possible 

completely close all door windows, close the doors and put 
the cover on the vehicle.

AC303010 AE

D-205 
CLOCK SPRING
CONNECTOR
(4-PIN, YELLOW)

D-205 HARNESS
CONNECTOR 
(4-PIN, YELLOW)

AC100450AD

DEPLOYMENT WIRES

CONNECTION

6m (20 ft) OR LONGER

AC303010 AE

D-205 
CLOCK SPRING
CONNECTOR
(4-PIN, YELLOW)

D-205 HARNESS
CONNECTOR 
(4-PIN, YELLOW)

ACX01308AC

DEPLOYMENT WIRE 
6 m (20 ft)OR LONGER

COVER

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WARNING

•

Before deploying the air bag in this manner, first 
check to be sure that there is no one in or near the 
vehicle. Wear safety glasses.

•

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 poisonous, do not inhale gas from 
the air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag 
Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Dis-
posal (Refer to 

P.52B-248

) for post-deployment 

handling instructions.

•

If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near 
the module. Contact the MMNA Tech Line.

10.At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, 

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.

11.After deployment, dispose of the air bag module according 

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

P.52B-248

).

.

DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (WHEN DISPOSING 
OF A VEHICLE) <AIR BAG MODULE (FRONT 
PASSENGER'S SIDE)>
1. Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.

DANGER

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

P.52B-18

).

WARNING

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

2. Disconnect the negative (

−) and positive (+) battery cables 

from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from 
the vehicle.

3. Remove the glove box (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument 

Panel 

P.52A-3

).

4. Remove the connect between the D-11 air bag module (front 

passenger's side) connector (two-pin, red) and the harness 
connector (two-pin, red).
NOTE: If the D-11 air bag module connector is disconnected 
from the instrument panel wiring harness, both electrodes of 
the air bag module connector will be automatically shorted 
to prevent unintended deployment of the air bag due to 
static electricity, etc.

AC204125

AB

D-11 AIR BAG MODULE 
(FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE) 
CONNECTOR (2-PIN, RED)

GLOVE BOX 
STRIKER

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5. Connect deployment wires, each 6 meters (20 feet) or 

longer, to the two leads of special tool MB686560, and cover 
the connections with insulation tape. The other ends of the 
deployment wires should be connected to each other 
(short-circuited), to prevent sudden unexpected deployment 
of the air bag module.

6. Connect the D-11 air bag module (front passenger's side) 

connector (two-pin, red) to special tool MB686560 and move 
the deployment wires out of the vehicle.

WARNING

If the glass is scratched, air bag deployment could 
cause it to crack and fly out of the vehicle, so always 
put a cover over the vehicle.

7. To suppress the operation sound as much as possible 

completely close all door windows, close the doors and put 
the cover on the vehicle.

WARNING

•

Before deploying the air bag in this manner, first 
check to be sure that there is no one in or near the 
vehicle. Wear safety glasses.

•

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 poisonous, do not inhale gas from 
the air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag 
Module and Operated Seat Belt Pre-tensioner Dis-
posal (Refer to 

P.52B-248

) for post-deployment 

handling instructions.

•

If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near 
the module. Contact the MMNA Tech Line.

8. At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, 

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.

9. After deployment, dispose of the air bag module according 

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

P.52B-248

).

.

AC001932

CONNECTION

DEPLOYMENT WIRES

MR686560

INSULATOR TAPE

6 m (20 ft)
LONG OR 
MORE

AB

AC000406AM

MB686560

DEPLOYMENT 
WIRES

D-11 AIR BAG MODULE
(FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE) 
CONNECTOR (2-PIN, RED)

ACX01308AC

DEPLOYMENT WIRE 
6 m (20 ft)OR LONGER

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DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE (WHEN DISPOSING 
OF A VEHICLE) <SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE>
1. Move the vehicle to an isolated spot.

DANGER

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

P.52B-18

).

WARNING

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

2. Disconnect the negative (

−) and positive (+) battery cables 

from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from 
the vehicle.

WARNING

The side-airbag modules for both the driver's side 
and passenger's side should be deployed.

3. Remove the connection between the side-airbag module 

connector (red two-pin) and the side-airbag wiring harness 
connector.
NOTE: If the air bag module connector is disconnected from 
the floor wiring harness, both electrodes of the air bag mod-
ule connector will be automatically shorted to prevent unin-
tended deployment of the air bag due to static electricity, etc.

4. Connect deployment wires, each 6 meters (20 feet) or 

longer, to the two leads of special tool MB686560, and cover 
the connections with insulation tape. The other ends of the 
deployment wires should be connected to each other 
(short-circuited), to prevent sudden unexpected deployment 
of the air bag module.

5. Connect the side air bag module two-pin connector to 

special tool MB686560 and move the deployment wires out 
of the vehicle.

ACX01310

F15 OR F21
HARNESS
CONNECTOR 
(2-PIN, RED)

F15 OR F21
SIDE-AIRBAG
MODULE 2-PIN
CONNECTOR 
(2-PIN, RED)

AC

AC001932

CONNECTION

DEPLOYMENT WIRES

MR686560

INSULATOR TAPE

6 m (20 ft)
LONG OR 
MORE

AB

AC000406AN

MB686560

F15 OR F21 
SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE 
CONNECTOR
(2-PIN, RED)

DEPLOYMENT 
WIRES