Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1483

POST-COLLISION DIAGNOSIS

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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AIR BAG MODULES

1. Check the pad cover for dents, cracks or deformation.
2. Check the connector for damage, terminal deformities, and 

the harness for binding.

3. Check the air bag inflator case for dents, cracks or 

deformities.

4. Install the air bag module (driver's side) to the steering 

wheel to check installation or alignment with the steering 
wheel.

5. Install the air bag module (front passenger's side) to the 

instrument panel and front deck crossmember to check 
installation or alignment.

.

FRONT SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (SIDE-AIR BAG 
MODULE)

1. Check the air bag module deployment section for dents or 

deformation.

2. Check that there is no connector damage, bent terminals or 

harness crimping.

.

CLOCK SPRING

1. Check the clock spring connectors and protective tube for 

damage, and the terminals for deformation.

2. Visually check the case for damage.

.

ZC601274

AC506240

AC701920

Squib connectors

Inflator case

Squib connectors

Inflator case

AB

<Driver's side>

<Passenger's side>

AC507151AB

Side-airbag module
deployment section

AC306766AH

Protective tubes

Case

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SIDE IMPACT SENSOR

1. Check that there is no bending or corrosion in the center 

pillar and quarter panel.

2. Check that there is no denting, breakage or bending of the 

side impact sensor.

3. Check that there is no harness crimping, connector damage 

or bent terminals.
NOTE:  The illustration shows the side impact sensor (RH). 
The position of the side impact sensor (LH) is symmetrical to 
this.

.

SEAT SLIDE SENSOR 

1. Check that there is no connector damage, bent terminals or 

harness crimping.

2. Check the installation of the seat slide sensor.

.

AC506366

AC506827

AC506883

AB

Center pillar

Second seat belt

<Rear>

Side impact 
sensor (front)

Side impact 
sensor (rear)

<Front>

AC701921

Front seat (LH)

Seat slide sensor

AB

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OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION-ECU AND WEIGHT 
SENSOR 

1. Check the occupant classification-ECU case and weight 

sensor for dents, cracks or deformation.

2. Check the connector for damage, and the terminals for 

deformation.

3. Check the installation of the occupant classification-ECU 

and weight sensor.

4. Check the diagnostic trouble code of occupant 

classification-ECU and replace the seat cushion frame 
assembly <passenger’s side> if DTC B1BA7 is set.

.

CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE

1. Check that the curtain air bag deployment part of the 

headlining is normal.

2. Check the inflator surface for cracks, dents or deformations.
3. Check the connector for damage, the terminal for 

deformation, and the harness for binding.

.

STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN AND 
SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1. Check the wiring harness (built into the steering wheel) and 

the connectors for damage, and the terminals for 
deformation.

2. Install the air bag module to check fit or alignment with the 

steering wheel.

3. Check the steering wheel for noise, binding or difficult 

operation and excessive free play.

4. Check the steering column shaft shock absorbing 

mechanism (Refer to GROUP 37, On-Vehicle Service 

− 

Steering Column Shaft Assembly Shock Absorbing 
Mechanism Check 

P.37-29

).

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SEAT BELT WITH PRE-TENSIONER

1. Check the seat belt for damage or deformation.
2. Check the seat belt with pre-tensioner for cracks or 

deformation.

3. Check that the unit is installed correctly to the vehicle body.

.

HARNESS CONNECTOR (FRONT WIRING 
HARNESS, INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING 
HARNESS, AND FLOOR WIRING HARNESS)

Check the harnesses for binding, the connectors for damage, 
poor connection, and the terminals for deformation (Refer to 

P.52B-25

).

AC701992

 

Weight sensor

Occupant 

classification-ECU

AB

Weight 
sensor

AC506894AB

Curtain air bag module
deployment section

Inflator

INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT SERVICE

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INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT SERVICE

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WARNING

•

If heat damage occurs during paint work, remove 
the SRS-ECU, the air bag modules, the clock 
spring, front seats, impact sensor and the seat belt 
with pre-tensioner. Recheck the SRS system oper-
ability after reinstalling them.

•

SRS-ECU, air bag module, clock spring, front 
seats, impact sensor: 93

°

 C (200

°

 F) or more

•

Seat belt with pre-tensioner: 90

°

C (194

°

 F) or 

more

•

If the SRS components are removed for the pur-
pose of inspection, sheet metal repair, painting, 
etc., they should be stored in a clean, dry place 
until they are reinstalled.

If the SRS components are to be removed or replaced as a 
result of maintenance, diagnosis, etc., follow the appropriate 
procedure in this section. (Front impact sensor: refer to 

P.52B-433

, SRS-ECU: refer to 

P.52B-436

, Air bag modules 

and clock spring: refer to 

P.52B-439

, Side-air bag module: refer 

to GROUP 52A, Front Seat Assembly 

P.52A-17

, Side impact 

sensor: refer to 

P.52B-450

, Curtain air bag module: refer to 

P.52B-453

, Seat belt with pre-tensioner: refer to 

P.52B-457

).