Montero Sport XLS 4WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1999)
a. 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: Leave some space below the wheel for the adaptor harness. If there is no space, the reaction when the air bag deploys could damage
the adaptor harness.
b. 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.
c. Place three old tires without wheels on top of the tire secured to the air bag module.
5. At a location as far away from the air bag module as possible, and from a shielded position, 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.
6. After deployment, dispose of the air bag module according to the Deployed Air Bag Module Disposal Procedures.
Passenger Air Bag Module
Before disposing of an air bag or a vehicle equipped with an air bag, follow the procedures below to deploy the air bag.
Required Special Tools:
MB628919 or MR203491: SRS air bag adapter harness B
MB686560: SRS air bag adapter harness A
WARNING:
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If the vehicle is to be scrapped or otherwise disposed of, deploy the air bags inside the vehicle. If the vehicle will continue to be used and only the
air bag modules are to be disposed of, deploy the air bags outside the vehicle.
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Since a large amount of smoke is produced when the air bag is deployed, avoid residential areas whenever possible.
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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.
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Suitable ear protection should be worn by personnel performing these procedures or by people in the immediate area.
DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
WARNING:
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Deploy the air bag in a wide, fiat area at least 6 m (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.
DANGER: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before doing any further work.
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 fiat surface with the pad cover facing up. Do not place anything on top of it.
2. Remove the air bag module from the vehicle.