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<< B >> Driver's Air Bag Module Removal

CAUTION:

Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
Be sure to store the removed air bag module in a clean and dry place with a pad surface facing upward.
When discarding the air bag module, discard after deploying the air bag as specified in the service procedure (Refer to PASSENGER'S AIR BAG ON/OFF INDICATOR LIGHT ).

Fig 1: Removing Driver's Air Bag Module

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Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Follow the procedure below according to the item numbers in the illustration.

Insert a TORX (screw) driver (T-30) into the service hole on the steering wheel assembly.
Use the TORX (screw) driver (T-30) to press the rod in driver's air bag module.
When the driver's air bag module is disengaged, the driver's air bag module will be released.
Repeat for the other service hole end then remove the driver's air bag module.