Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual - part 395

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-179

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< SRS-ECU INSTALLATION

WARNING

The SRS may not activate if SRS-ECU is not 
installed properly.

>>B<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1. Connect the negative battery cable.
2. Turn the ignition key to "ON" position.

3. Does the SRS warning lamp illuminate for about 7 

seconds, and then remain extinguished for at 
least 5 seconds after turning OFF?

4. If no, refer to troubleshooting (Refer to

P.52B-11

).

INSPECTION

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WARNING

If any problems are found, replace the 
SRS-ECU. 

•

Check the SRS-ECU and brackets for dents, 
cracks or deformation. 

•

Check the SRS-ECU connector for damage, and 
the terminals for deformation. 

NOTE: For the checks other than the items above, 
refer to "Troubleshooting" (Refer to 

P.52B-11

). 

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WARNING

•

Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting 
work. Also, the disconnected battery terminal should be insulated with tape (Refer to 

P.52B-3

).

•

Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag modules and clock spring. If faulty, just 
replace with new one(s).

•

Do not drop the air bag modules or clock spring or allow contact with water, grease or oil. 
Replace if a dent, crack, deformation or rust are present.

•

Store the air bag modules on a flat surface with the deployment surface facing up. Do not 
place anything on top of them.

•

Do not store the air bag modules in a place more than 93

°

C.

•

When the driver's and front passenger's air bags have been deployed, replace the driver's 
and passenger's air bag modules with new ones.

•

Put on gloves and safety glasses when handling deployed air bags.

•

When discarding the undeployed air bag module(s), be sure to deploy the air bag(s) in 
advance as specified in the service procedure (Refer to 

P.52B-191

).

<Side air bag module>

For removal and installation of the front seatback assembly with side air bag module, refer to GROUP 52A 

−

 

Front Seat 

P.52A-33

.

AC301667

SRS warning lamp

AB

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-180

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

AC300120 AC

1

2

1

1

3

3

3

4

5

5

3

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

Section A - A

Section B - B

Section C - C

Section D - D

Column switch

Claw

Claw

Claw

Claw

NOTE

: Claw positions

7.5 ± 0.5 N·m

0.69 ± 0.15 N·m

50 ± 5 N·m

Air bag module removal steps

<<A>>

1. Cover

<<B>>

2. Steering wheel and air bag module 

assembly

3. Steering wheel

<<C>>

4. Air bag module

Clock spring removal steps

<<A>>

1. Cover

<<B>>

2. Steering wheel and air bag module 

assembly

•

Column cover lower (Refer to 
GROUP 37A 

−

 Steering shaft 

P.37A-18

).

<<D>>

5. Clock spring

Air bag module installation steps

>>A<<

•

Pre-installation inspection

4. Air bag module

3. Steering wheel

>>C<<

2. Steering wheel and air bag module 

assembly

1. Cover

•

Negative battery cable connection

>>D<<

•

Post-installation inspection
Clock spring installation steps

>>A<<

•

Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<

5. Clock spring

•

Column cover lower (Refer to 
GROUP 37A 

−

 Steering shaft 

P.37A-18

).

>>C<<

2. Steering wheel and air bag module 

assembly

1. Cover

Air bag module installation steps 

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-181

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

•

Negative battery cable connection

>>D<<

•

Post-installation inspection

Clock spring installation steps 

AC300153

1

2

AB

Air bag module removal steps

•

Instrument panel assembly (Refer to 
GROUP 52A 

−

 Instrument Panel 

<LHD>

P.52A-2

  or Instrument Panel 

<RHD>

P.52A-8

).

•

Distribution duct (Refer to GROUP 
52A 

−

 Instrument Panel 

<LHD>

P.52A-2

  or Instrument Panel 

<RHD>

P.52A-8

).

1. Air bag module bracket

<<E>>

2. Air bag module

Air bag module installation steps

>>A<<

•

Pre-installation inspection

2. Air bag module

1. Air bag module bracket

•

Distribution duct (Refer to GROUP 
52A 

−

 Instrument Panel 

<LHD>

P.52A-2

  or Instrument Panel 

<RHD>

P.52A-8

).

•

Instrument panel assembly (Refer to 
GROUP 52A 

−

 Instrument Panel 

<LHD>

P.52A-2

  or Instrument Panel 

<RHD>

P.52A-8

).

•

Negative battery cable connection

>>D<<

•

Post-installation inspection

Air bag module installation steps 

AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRING

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-182

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>>COVER REMOVAL

Insert the special tool ornament remover 
(MB990784) as shown in the illustration to remove 
the cover.

<<B>> STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG 
MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 

1. By sliding the A section (in the figure) of the air 

bag module connector in the arrow direction, 
disconnect the connector. 

2. Insert the hexagonal bit socket into the arrow 

section in the figure. Completely loosen the bolt, 
and then remove the steering wheel air bag 
module assembly.
NOTE: Use a hexagonal bit socket or a hexagonal 
wrench having an effective length of 75 mm or 
more in the hexagonal section and the diameter of 
8 mm or more.

<<C>> DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL

WARNING

•

The air bag module must not be measured 
with such equipment as an ohmmeter, nor 
disassembled.

•

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

<<D>> CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL

WARNING

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

<<E>> 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 
facing the deployment surface facing up.

AC300154AB

MB990784

AC300156AB

A

C-306 Air bag
module connector

Steering wheel

AC107462

AC102792

Hexagonal bit
socket

AC