Montero Sport XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2002)
WARNING: Dispose of air bag modules only according to the specified procedure.
1. When installing the new air bag modules and clock spring, refer to "INSPECTION".
2. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
CAUTION: Turn "OFF" the ignition switch before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
3. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
5. Conduct diagnostic test using scan tool MB991502 to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
WARNING: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work.
6. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and
air bags deployment.
]]B[[ CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION
WARNING: Ensure that the clock spring's mating marks are properly aligned. If not, the steering wheel may not rotate completely during a
turn, or the flat cable in the clock spring could be damaged. This would prevent normal SRS operation and possibly cause serious injury to the
driver.
1. Check that the front wheels is in the straight-ahead position.
2. Align the mating marks of the clock spring. Turn the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. Then install the clock spring to the column switch.
Mating Mark Alignment
Turn the clock spring clockwise fully. Then turn it back approximately 34/5 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.
]]C[[ STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing the steering wheel, ensure that the harness of the clock spring does not become caught or tangled.
1. Before installing the steering wheel, turn the vehicle's front wheels to the straight-ahead position and align the mating marks of the clock spring.
2. After securing the steering wheel, turn the steering wheel all the way in both directions to confirm that the steering wheel rotation is normal.
]]D[[ AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION (DRIVER'S SIDE)
1. Connect the air bag module connector securely.
2. Tighten the air bag module mounting screws to 8.8 N.m (78 in-lb).
