Procedure 2 (Off-Vehicle Deployment)
- Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Shield cable end. Disconnect positive battery cable. Remove battery from vehicle. Wait at least 60 seconds before continuing.
- Remove air bag module. See either DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE & CLOCKSPRING
or PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Place air bag module on ground at least 20 feet away from people or objects. Air bag module trim cover must face upward to prevent movement of air bag module when it is deployed.
- Make a harness with two 20-foot (or longer) wires. Connect wires at one end of this harness to stripped wires of SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness "B" (MB628919) for driver-side air bag, or SRS Air Bag Adapter Harness "A" (MB686560) for passenger-side air bag. See Fig 1
. Wrap connections with insulating tape.
- Temporarily connect other end of harness wires together to prevent unexpected air bag deployment. Connect appropriate adapter harness to air bag module connector. Install nuts onto the retaining bolts, on rear of air bag module. See Fig 2
. Tie heavy wire around bolts and use wire to attach module to a junk wheel and tire assembly (trim panel must face up and away from wheel). Stack 3 more tires on top of first tire. Connect ends of 20-foot wires to terminals of a 12-volt battery.
- After air bag module deploys, let it cool and allow dust to settle for at least 30 minutes before approaching. Tightly seal deployed air bag module in a strong vinyl bag and dispose of air bag as you would any other part.
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA