Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1486

AIR BAG MODULE(S) AND CLOCK SPRING

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

52B-439

AIR BAG MODULE(S) AND CLOCK SPRING

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

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WARNING

•

Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag modules or clock spring. If faulty, 
replace it.

•

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

•

The air bag modules should be stored on a flat surface with the pad cover facing upward. 
Do not place anything on top of it.

•

Do not expose the air bag modules to temperatures over 93

°

C (200

°

F).

•

After the air bag deployment, replace the air bag module with a new one. Also, check the 
clock spring, and replace with a new part if there is an abnormality.

•

Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling air bags that have already deployed.

•

Certain components of this vehicle, such as air bag modules, may contain perchlorate 
materials. Special handling may apply. For additional information, see 
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

•

An undeployed air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the proce-
dures (Refer to 

P.52B-461

).

•

When removing and installing the front passenger seat, be sure to carry out accuracy 
check of the occupant classification sensor after the seat has been installed in the vehi-
cle. (On-Vehicle Service 

P.52B-431

.)

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-17

.

AIR BAG MODULE(S) AND CLOCK SPRING

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DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING

CAUTION

On vehicles with ASC, always carry out steering wheel sensor calibration after the clock spring has 
been installed (Refer to GROUP 35C, On-vehicle Service-Steering Wheel Sensor Calibration 

P.35C-283

). This is necessary because the ASC-ECU should update the steering neutral point.

Pre-removal operation
• Check that the front wheels are at the straight-ahead posi-

tion.

AC901070 AB

8

Section A - A

Section B - B

Section C - C

Column switch

A

A

B

B

Claw

Claw

9.5 ± 2.5 N·m
84 ± 22 in-lb

Steering wheel 
lower cover

Driver air bag 
module bracket

44 ± 11 N·m
32 ± 8 ft-lb

5

2

4

3

8

7

7.0 ± 3.0 N·m
62 ± 26 in-lb

C

C

Note
       : Indicates claw position    

6

1

Driver's air bag module removal 
steps 

<<A>>

1.

Negative (

−) battery cable 

connection

<<B>>

2.

Cover

3.

Horn connector connection

<<C>>

4.

Driver's air bag module connector 
connection

<<D>>

5.

Driver's air bag module

Driver's air bag module removal 
steps (Continued)

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Required Special Tools: 

•  MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824:Vehicle Communication Inter-

face(V.C.I.)

• MB991827:M.U.T.-III USB Cable

• MB991910:M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

• MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

• MB990803: Steering Wheel Puller 

PASSENGER'S (FRONT) AIR BAG MODULE 

Driver's air bag module 
installation steps 

>>A<<

•

Pre-installation inspection

>>C<<

5.

Driver's air bag module

>>D<<

4.

Driver's air bag module connector 
connection

>>D<<

3.

Horn connector connection

2.

Cover

1.

Negative (

−) battery cable 

connection

>>E<<

•

Post-installation inspection
Clock spring removal steps 

<<A>>

1.

Negative (

−) battery cable 

connection

<<B>>

2.

Cover

3.

Horn connector connection

<<C>>

4.

Driver's air bag module connector 
connection

<<D>>

5.

Driver's air bag module

<<E>>

6.

Steering wheel assembly

•

Lower, upper column cover

7.

Paddle shift assembly <vehicles 
with paddle shift>

<<F>>

8.

Clock spring
Clock spring installation steps 

>>A<<

Pre-installation inspection

>>B<<

8.

Clock spring

•

Lower, upper column cover

7.

Paddle shift assembly <vehicles 
with paddle shift>

>>C<<

6.

Steering wheel assembly

>>C<<

5.

Driver's air bag module

>>D<<

4.

Driver's air bag module connector 
connection

>>D<<

3.

Horn connector connection

2.

Cover

1.

Negative (

−) battery cable 

connection

>>E<<

•

Post-installation inspection

•

Steering wheel sensor calibration 
(Refer to GROUP 35C, On-vehicle 
Service 

− Steering Wheel Sensor 

Calibration 

P.35C-283

.)

Clock spring installation steps 

AC701945

5.0 ± 1.0 N·m
44 ± 8 in-lb    

1

3

AC

2

Passenger's (front) air bag 
module removal steps 

<<A>>

1.

Negative (

−) battery cable 

connection

<<G>>

2.

Passenger's (front) air bag module 
connector

•

Instrument panel assembly (Refer 
to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel 
Assembly 

P.52A-2

.)

<<H>>

3.

Passenger's (front) air bag module

Passenger's (front) air bag 
module removal steps 

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Required Special Tools:

•  MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: Vehicle Communication Inter-

face(V.C.I.)

• MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable

• MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

• MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> NEGATIVE (

−) BATTERY CABLE DISCON-

NECTION

DANGER

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

P.52B-25

).

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>> COVER REMOVAL

Insert the ornament remover (Special tool: MB990784) into the 
notch shown in the figure, and remove the cover.

.

Passenger's (front) Installation 
steps 

>>A<<

•

Pre-installation inspection

3.

Passenger's (front) air bag module

•

Instrument panel assembly (Refer 
to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel 
Assembly 

P.52A-2

.)

2.

Passenger's (front) air bag module 
connector

1.

Negative (

−) battery connection

>>E<<

•

Post-installation inspection

ACX00583

Insulating tape

Battery cable

Battery

AF

AC505865AB

MB990784

Cover