Montero XLS 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (2001)
[[G]] Removal of air bag module (front passenger's side)
CAUTION: Keep the front passenger's side seat air bag module at the clean and dry place turning the inflating face up.
While pulling the portion shown in the illustration on the instrument panel pad toward you, remove the front passenger's side air bag module to pull it out
from down side.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
WARNING: Dispose of air bag modules only according to the specified procedure on.
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 rink connector.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
5. Conduct diagnostic test using scan tool MB991502 to ensure entire SRS system operates properly.
DANGER: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable be for doing any further work.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
6. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and
an bag 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 harness in the clock spring could be damaged. This would present normal SRS operation and possibly cause serious injury to
the driver.
The content of this article reflects the changes identified in TSB-08-52B-001
A modified clock spring has been adopted for Service Parts on affected vehicles as of September 2007. New and old style parts are interchangeable. This
TSB advises the procedures for alignment of the neutral point of the new clock spring when a part is replaced.
Parts Identification
