Galant LS V6-3.0L SOHC (1999)
only the air bag modules are to be disposed of, deploy the air bags outside the vehicle.
2. Since a large amount of smoke is produced when the air bag is deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible.
3. Since there is loud noise when the air bags are deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible. If anyone is nearby, give warning of the
impending noise.
4. Suitable ear protection should be worn by personnel performing these procedures or by people in the immediate area.
DANGER: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work.
WARNING:
1. Deploy the air bag in a wide, flat area at least six meters (20 feet) away from obstacles and other people.
2. 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.
DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
1. Disconnect the negative (-) and positive (+) battery cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.
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 six meters (20 feet) or longer, to the two leads of special tool MB686560 <air bag module (front passenger's
side) and side air bag module>, 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. Prepare the air bag modules as follows:
1. Connect the deployment wires to special tool MB686560, pass it beneath the tire and wheel assembly, and connect it to the air bag module.
CAUTION:
1. The deployment wires below the wheel should be loose. If it is too tight, the reaction when the air bag deploy could damage special tool
MB686560.
2. During deployment, the connector of special tool MB686560 must not be between the tires.
