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Mitsubishi Galant. Manual - part 14

MAINTENANCE SERVICE

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GENERAL <BODY AND CHASSIS>

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17. BALL JOINT AND STEERING LINKAGE
SEALS (CHECK FOR GREASE LEAKS AND
DAMAGE)

M1001003500117

1. These components, which are permanently lubricated at the

factory, do not require periodic lubrication. Damaged seals
and boots should be replaced to prevent leakage or
contamination of the grease.

2. Inspect the dust cover and boots for proper sealing, leakage

and damage, and replace them if defective.

18. DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS (CHECK FOR GREASE
LEAKS AND DAMAGE)

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1. These components, which are permanently lubricated at the

factory, do not require periodic lubrication. Damaged boots
should be replaced to prevent leakage or contamination of
the grease.

2. Inspect the boots for proper sealing, leakage and damage,

and replace them if defective.

AC000108

BOOT

DUST
COVER

AC000109 AB

BOOTS

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19. SRS MAINTENANCE (SRS COMPONENT
CHECK FOR DAMAGE, FUNCTION, CONNECTION
TO WIRING HARNESS, ETC)

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The SRS must be inspected by an authorized dealer 10 years
after the car manufacture date shown on the certification label
located on the left center sill.

SRS Warning Light Check

Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position. Does the "SRS"
warning light illuminate for about seven seconds, and then
remain off for at least five seconds after turning OFF? If yes,
the SRS system is functioning properly. If no, refer to GROUP
52B, Diagnosis

P.52B-55

AC004898

DATE OF
MANUFACTURE

CERTIFICATION LABEL

AC003188AB

SRS WARNING LIGHT

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SRS Component Visual Check

DANGER

Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the
battery cable before doing any further work. The SRS
system is designed to retain enough voltage to
deploy the air bag for a short time even after the
battery has been disconnected, so serious injury may
result from unintended air bag deployment if work is
done on the SRS system immediately after the battery
cable is disconnected.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position,

disconnect the negative battery cable and tape the terminal.

2. Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to GROUP 52A,

Floor Console

P.52B-65

3. Disconnect a connector from the SRS-ECU.

Side Impact Sensors

WARNING

•

If the side impact sensors are not installed
securely and correctly, the side air bags may not
operate normally.

•

If a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected,
replace with a new sensor.

1. Check the side impact sensors and brackets for dents,

cracks or deformation. The side impact sensors are located
inside the center pillars (LH/RH).
Replace the faulty side impact sensor if it fails the visual
check. (Refer to GROUP 52B, Side Impact Sensor

P.52B-

NOTE: The illusration at left shows the left side impact
sensor (LH). The position of the side impact sensor (RH) is
symmetrical to this.

2. Check the connectors for damage, and terminals for

deformation.

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

pillar.

ACX00902 AB

TAPE

BATTERY

BATTERY CABLE

AC004900AB

FRONT OF
VEHICLE

SIDE IMPACT
SENSOR (LH)

CENTER
PILLAR
(LH)

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SRS Air Bag Control Unit (SRS-ECU)

WARNING

The SRS may not activate if the SRS-ECU (with built-
in safing G-sensor and analog G-sensor) is not
installed properly, which could result in serious injury
or death to the vehicle's driver and passenger.

1. Check the SRS-ECU case and brackets for dents, cracks,

deformation or rust.

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

for deformation or rust.
Replace the SRS-ECU if it fails the visual check. (Refer
to GROUP 52B, SRS Air bag Control Unit

P.52B-67

Air Bag Module, Steering Wheel and Clock Spring

WARNING

•

The removed air bag module should be stored in a
clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.

•

Replace any visually inspected part if it fails the
following inspection.

1. Remove the air bag module, steering wheel and clock

spring. (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag Module and Clock
Spring

P.52B-67

2. Check the pad cover for dents, cracks or deformation.
3. Check the connector for damage and deformed terminals,

and check the harness for binds.

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

deformation.

5. Check the harness (built into the steering wheel) and

connectors for damage, and check the terminals for
deformation.

AC004901AB

SRS-ECU

AC004902

<DRIVER'S SIDE>

<FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE>

INFLATOR CASE

CONNECTOR

COVER

INFLATOR
CASE

CONNECTOR

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