Eclipse V6-3.0L SOHC (2003)
WARNING:
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Before deploying the air bag in this manner, first check to be sure that there is no one in or near the vehicle. Wear safety glasses.
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The inflator will be quite hot immediately following the deployment, so wait at least 30 minutes to allow it to cool before attempting to
handle it. Although not poisonous, do not inhale gas from the air bag deployment. See Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures
for post-deployment handling instructions.
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If the air bag module fails to deploy, do not go near the module. Contact the MMSA Tech Line.
7. At a location as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the two connected wires from each other, and connect them to the two terminals
of the battery (which has been removed from the vehicle) to deploy the air bag.
8. After deployment, dispose of the air bag module according to the Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.
DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE <Driver's air bag module>
DANGER: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work.
WARNING:
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Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
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Deploy the air bag in a wide, flat area at least 6 meters (20 feet) away from obstacles and other people.
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Do not perform deployment outside if a strong wind is blowing. If there is a slight breeze, place the air bag module downwind from the
battery.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) and positive (+) battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle. (Refer to
Battery.)
WARNING: Store the air bag module on a flat surface with the pad cover facing up. Do not place anything on top of it.
2. Remove the air bag module from the vehicle.
3. Connect deployment wires, each 6 meters (20 feet) or longer, to the two leads of special tool MB628919 or MR203491, and cover the
connections with insulation tape. The other ends of the deployment wires should be connected to each other (short-circuited), to prevent sudden
unexpected deployment of the air bag module.
4. Take special tool MB628919 or MR203491 that is connected to the wires, pass it beneath an old tire wheel assembly, and connect it to the air bag
module.
CAUTION: The adapter harness (special tool MB628919 or MR203491) below the wheel should be loose. If it is too tight, the reaction when the
air bag deploys could damage the adaptor harness.
5. Pass the thick wire through the air bag module mounting hole, and then secure the air bag module to an old tire with a wheel in it so that the pad on
the module is facing upwards.
