Mitsubishi Outlander: Steering Wheel

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING

• Before removing the steering wheel and driver's air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions and Driver's Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.
• When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the driver's air bag module.

CAUTION After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point.

<Vehicles with ASC>

Pre-removal operation

• Steering wheel straight-ahead position check

Post-installation operation

• Steering wheel straight-ahead position check
• Steering wheel shake check

Removal steps

1. Cover
2. Horn connector connection
3. Steering switch connector connection
4. Driver's air bag module connector connection
5. Steering wheel voice control switch connector connection <Vehicles with steering wheel voice control switch>
6. Steering wheel voice control switch cover <Vehicles with steering wheel voice control switch>
7. Steering wheel voice control switch <Vehicles with steering wheel voice control switch>
8. Driver's air bag module
9. Cruise control switch connector connection
10. Cruise control switch
11. Bezel cover (LH) <Vehicles without steering wheel audio remote control switch>
12. Steering wheel audio remote control switch connector connection <Vehicles with steering wheel audio remote control switch>
13. Steering wheel audio remote control switch <Vehicles with steering wheel audio remote control switch>
14. Flange nut
15. Steering wheel assembly

Required Special Tools:

• MB990784: Ornament Remover
• MB990803: Steering wheel puller

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

COVER REMOVAL

Insert the ornament remover (Special tool: MB990784) into the notch shown in the figure, and remove the cover.

DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR REMOVAL

Slide the outer housing of the driver's air bag module connector in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.

DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

WARNING

• The air bag module must not be measured with such equipment as an ohmmeter.
• The air bag module must not be disassembled.
• The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the deployment surface facing up.

1. Using t-type long torx wrench (T30), a torx screw is loosened completely and removed.

STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Position the steering wheel in a straight ahead direction.

CAUTION Use the special tool to remove the steering wheel since the steering column collision absorbing mechanism may be damaged.

Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY/DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION

After centering the clock spring, install the steering wheel assembly.

DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR CONNECTION/STEERING SWITCH CONNECTOR CONNECTION/HORN CONNECTOR CONNECTION

Connect the connector securely and route the harnesses not to lie off the cover hole.

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