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1. 4 6 Nm 34 53 in Ib shown continued Page 8 of 11 TSB 07 52B 003 Bi a AT Seat Cover Hooks ai 5 Reattach the safety hook the 2 plastic hooks and the 4 black seat cover hooks to the seat frame as shown It may be necessary to tap the hooks with a rubber mal let to ensure proper attachment NOTE THE SAFETY HOOK MUST BE SECURELY SEATED TO ITS ANCHOR STRAP IT MAY BE NEC ESSARY TO TAP IT INTO PLACE USING A RUBBER MALLET Place the seat on its back If the seat is equipped with a seat heater route the airbag module harness under the seat heater harness and secure the harnesses to gether as shown If the seat is not equipped with a seat heater secure the airbag module harness to the seat cushion pan with a black tie clip gk F E t i y Loop seat heater harness m around module harness tata ly TE T a TE Ea continued Page 9 of 11 TSB 07 52B 003 i Connector 7 Secure the connector locating clip to the adjuster as shown a Secure clip to adjuster 8 Route the harness as shown CAUTION Do not tie the seat power harness with the other harnesses SET 7 a HARNESS AN A a CLIPS r i gt ae AY a T i ites q P F a yer p a gt a 7 OS i a A Bees Loop a white tie wrap age TIE aE wa around the harnesses A av pE e E as shown 4 i a POWER SEAT LH MANUAL SEAT LH MANUAL SEAT RH CLIPS 9 W
2. BER TO REINSTALL IT DURING AS SEMBLY continued Page 4 of 11 TSB 07 52B 003 Remove the SRS module attaching nuts and retain them for use with the new air bag module Remove the SRS module from the seat frame Take note of the harness routing for installation of the new module Eclipse Spyder Shown Coupe similar Using a needle nosed pliers pull the black harness re taining clip out of the seat frame On Eclipse Spyder locate the end of the white retaining clip and push it through it s mounting hole to release it sire a Coupe Spyder 1 Reposition the seat on the bench to allow access to the underside of the seat Release the two clips securing the lower seat trim and fold the trim up and over the seat back to allow access to the airbag wiring harness on the underside of the seat continued Page 5 of 11 TSB 07 52B 003 6 Locate the yellow harness on the underside of the seat assembly Using pliers remove the attachment clips and cut the white tie wraps securing the harness together The black tie at the bottom of the photo can be detached and reused AN CAUTION USE CARE WHEN CUTTING THE HARNESS FREE DO NOT CUT THE AIRBAG AND OR SEAT BELT HARNESSES Driver s Seat LH Passenger s Seat Power Seat Manual Seat All m Tees Sri Fen Se ee itis 4 oikia CLIPS ar S39 i a P a a wa 2 S b TIE WRAPS i T ell 7 Reposition the seat and remove the airbag module
3. Page 1 of 11 Technical Service Bulletin SUBJECT No TSB 07 52B 003 SEAT SIDE AIRBAG MODULE REPLACEMENT MODEL See Below CIRCULATE TO GENERAL MANAGER X PARTS MANAGER X TECHNICIAN X SERVICE ADVISOR X SERVICE MANAGER X WARRANTY PROCESSOR SALES MANAGER PURPOSE Some affected vehicles may exhibit the SRS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and DTC B1421 Side Airbag Module RH Squib System Fault 2 or B1431 Side Airbag Module LH Squib Sys tem Fault 2 is recorded in the SRS ECU memory If an affected vehicle has not been in a collision and normal diagnostic procedures confirm that the side air bag is malfunctioning and should be replaced the side air bag module can now be ordered and replaced separately It is no longer necessary to replace the seatback assembly AFFECTED VEHICLES e 2006 2008 Eclipse e 2007 2008 Eclipse Spyder WARNING e Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag modules If faulty replace the component e Do not drop the air bag modules or allow contact with water grease or oil Replace the compo nent if a dent crack deformation or rust is detected e Airbag modules should be stored on a flat surface with the pad cover facing upward Do not place anything on top of it e Do not expose the airbag modules to temperature over 93 C 200 F e Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling airbags that have been deployed e When
4. from the seat frame NOTE Take note of the harness routing for positioning the harness when installing the new module AN WARNING AIRBAG MODULES MUST BE PROPERLY DISPOSED OF REFER GROUP TO 52B SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS SRS OF THE SERVICE MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF AIRBAGS continued Page 6 of 11 TSB 07 52B 003 C Airbag Module Installation Install the new airbag module according to the following instructions CAUTION continued Confirm that you have the airbag for the correct seat application The first letter of the serial number L or R relates to which seat the module is designed for L is for the left hand seat and R is for the right hand seat 1 Position the airbag between the seat cover and the frame side rail Loop the harness down the outside of the frame and through the opening below the safety hook as shown CAUTION THE AIRBAG MODULE MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE PROPER DIRECTION WITH THE HARNESS PROTRUDING TOWARDS THE TOP OF THE SEAT AND THEN LOOPING DOWN THE TO THE OPENING IN THE FRAME SIDE RAIL 2 Route the harness behind the cross brace and between the inner plastic cover and the seat back assembly as shown Page 7 of 11 TSB 07 52B 003 Align the air bag module mounting studs with the holes in the frame hand start the fastener nuts retained dur ing removal of the air bag and and then torque them to specification
5. mbly Refer to the the service manual section 52A and remove the applicable front seat from the vehicle Place the removed seat on a clean workbench covered with a shop blanket or equivalent protection s Note Plastic interior parts scratch easily Protect the surrounding areas from damage when removing the seat from the vehicle 2 Remove the seatback panel to access the side air bag module connector and mounting nuts NOTE It is not necessary to remove the bottom seat cushion e Using a screw driver probe behind the seatback panel and push the lower left and right side retaining clips towards the center of the seat to release them from the panel There is one on each side of the seat 3 Lift up on the bottom edge of the seat back panel and strike the panel along the centerline just below the headrest opening as shown This will release the upper retaining clips Remove the seat back panel 4 Inspect all of the seat back clips for damage Replace any damaged clips part 6979A005 and rein stall the lower clips to their mounting points on the seat back continued Page 3 of 11 TSB 07 52B 003 B Air Bag Removal 1 Push the hooks retaining the side cover inwards to re lease them from the seat frame 2 Using a needle nosed pliers remove the safety hook from the frame anchor Note that it is very strong and will require an effort to release it NOTE THE SAFETY HOOK IS A SAFETY ITEM RE gl MEM
6. rap the bottom cloth around the seat and secure the clips to the second seat cushion support wire continued Page 10 of 11 TSB 07 52B 003 D Seat Reassembly and Installation 10 Place the seat upright Check the condition and location of the retaining clips Secure the rear cover to the back of the seatback 11 Reinstall the seat into the vehicle torquing all fasteners to spec Refer to Group 52A Interior of the service manual for details 12 Insure all electrical connections are secure 13 Reconnect the battery and reset radio memory 14 Using the scan tool conduct Occupant Classification Accuracy Check as per the service manual Refer to Accuracy Check of the Occupant Classification Sensor under On Vehicle Service in Group 52B Supplemental Restraint System SRS 15 Using the scan tool perform Erase and Read All DTCs Diagnose and repair any DTCs that recur 16 Test drive the vehicle to insure that no BSR or seat operation adjustments have been created PARTS INFORMATION Use the genuine Mitsubishi Part listed below AN CAUTION Ordering and installing the correct LH RH airbag module is crucial Installing the module to the incorrect seat will hamper inflation during impact Band Frt Seat White Wire tie MR347763 or equivalent Band Frt Seat Black Wire Tie MB953180 or equivalent continued Page 11 of 11 TSB 07 52B 003 WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin i
7. removing and installing the front passenger seat be sure to carry out the accuracy check of the occupant classification sensor after the seat has been installed in the vehicle Refer to Accuracy Check of the Occupant Classification Sensor under On Vehicle Service in Group 52B Supplemental Restraint System SRS e Airbag modules must be properly disposed of Refer to group 52B Supplemental Restraint System SRS of the service manual for instructions relating to the proper disposal of airbags PROCEDURE Using the scan tool in ALL DTCs mode scan the vehicle and record any DTCs that are displayed and in which ECU they are displayed in Conduct regular troubleshooting steps outlined in the service manual for any DTCs and complete repairs for those faults electrical connections damaged wiring etc prior to replacing any components Prior to starting repairs record the customer s radio presets and disconnect the negative battery post Wait for a minimum of 60 seconds prior to making any disconnection of electrical connections related to the SRS system Refer to section 52B of the service manual for additional details on SRS Service Precautions continued FILE UNDER Group 52B Supplemental Restraint System in the Dealer Service Information Binder 3186 Page 2 of 11 TSB 07 52B 003 AN WARNING DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT 60 SECONDS PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK ON REMOVING THE SEAT A Seat Removal and Disasse
8. s supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization to repair If an affected vehicle is observed with the above condition repair as described in this bulletin and submit a normal warranty claim as follows Seat Air Bag Module Replacement Nature Code 260 Cause Code 59D Labor Operation No LH 52113095 Time Allowance 0 7 hr Labor Operation No RH 52123095 Time Allowance 0 7 hr Warranty Coverage Special Warranty Information Normal warranty procedures apply Warranty Coverage Restraint System Coverage Terms 5 years 60 000 miles Replaced Part Retention Requirements Retain all warranty replaced air bag modules for a period of 5 days from the claim payment date If re quested parts must be returned to the requested address adherent to hazardous material shipping re quirements See Section 10 of the Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual for Hazardous Materials shipping information If not requested to be returned after 5 days from claim payment date have elapsed warranty replaced airbag modules may be properly disposed of locally Refer to Section 52B Supplemental Restraint System SRS of the service manual for instructions relating to the proper disposal of airbags Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc

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