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SRS Cautions and Warnings - Revision

NO.: TSB-97-52B-003
Date: September, 1997
Model: See below

Subject:
SRS CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
- SERVICE MANUAL REVISION

[TSB Revision TSB-97-52B-003]

PURPOSE
Cautions and warnings for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) have been changed as shown in the corrected service manual pages in this bulletin.

^ For 1997-on models, SRS glovebox labels must not be removed except by the new vehicle owner.

NOTE:
SRS glovebox labels can be replaced by ordering part number MR381707.

^ Replace all damaged or dirty (illegible) SRS caution and warning labels.

^ Replace the air bag modules after air bag deployment. Also check the clock spring and replace if necessary.

Write the TSB revision number of this bulletin in the "TSB Revision" box at the bottom of the affected service manual pages.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
1992-97 3000GT 1996-97 Eclipse Spyder 1992-97 Mirage
1992-96 Diamante 1992-96 Expo/Expo LRV 1992-97 Montero
1995-97 Eclipse 1995-97 Galant 1997 Montero Sport

AFFECTED SERVICE MANUALS
1992-96 3000GT, Volume 1, page 52B-74
1997 3000GT, Volume 1, pages 52B-4, 52B-5, 52B-30
1992-96 Diamante, Volume 1, page 52B-82
1995 Eclipse, Volume 1, page 52B-48
1996 Eclipse, Volume 1, page 52B-35
1997 Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder, Volume 1, pages 52B-4, 52B-5, 52B-34
1992-96 Expo/Expo LRV, Volume 1, page 52B-60
1995 Galant, Volume 1, page 52B-52
1996 Galant, Volume 1, page 52B-52
1997 Galant, Volume 1, page 52B-4, 52B-5, 52B-31
1992-96 Mirage, Volume 1, page 52B-64
1997 Mirage, Volume 1, page 52B-4, 52B-5, 52B-27
1997 Mirage Technical Information Manual, page 6-13, 6-14
1992-95 Montero, Volume 1, page 52B-45
1996 Montero, Volume 1, page 52B-48
1997 Montero, Volume 1, page 52B-4, 52B-5, 52B-36
1997 Montero Sport, Volume 2, page 52B-4, 52B-5, 52B-53
1997 Montero Sport Technical Information Manual, page 6-12,6-13

Add the caution information below to the following service manual pages:

1997 3000GT, Volume 1, page 52B-30
1992-96 Diamante. Volume 1, page 52B-82
1995 Eclipse, Volume 1, page 52B-48
1996 Eclipse, Volume 1, page 52B-35
1997 Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder, Volume 1, page 52B-34
1992-96 Expo/Expo LRV, Volume 1, page 52B-60
1995 Galant, Volume 1, page 52B-52
1996 Galant, Volume 1, page 52B-52
1997 Galant, Volume 1, page 52B-31
1993-96 Mirage, Volume 1, page 52B-64

AIR BAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING
Caution
1. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag module or clock spring. If faulty, replace it.
2. Do not drop the air bag module or clock spring or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust are detected.
3. The air bag modules should be stored on a flat surface and placed so that the pad surface is facing upward. Do not place anything on top of the air bag modules.
4. Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures over 93°C (200°F).
5. After deployment of an air bag, replace the air bag modules. Check the clock spring. If faulty, replace it with a new part.
6. Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling an air bag that has deployed.
7. An undeployed air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures specified under "Undeployed Air Bag Module Disposal" in this manual section.





1997 3000GT, volume 1, page 52B-4





1997 3000GT Volume 1, page 52B-5





1997 Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder, Volume 1, page 52B-4





1997 Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder, Volume 1, page 52B-5





1997 Galant, Volume 1, page 52B-4





1997 Galant, Volume 1, page 52B-5





1997 Mirage, Volume 1, page 52B-4, and 1997 Mirage Technical Information Manual, Page 6-13





1997 Mirage, Volume 1, page 52B-5, and 1997 Mirage Technical Information Manual, Page 6-14





1997 Montero, Volume 1, page 52B-4





1997 Montero, Volume 1, page 52B-5





1997 Montero Sport, Volume 2, page 52B-4, and 1997 Montero Sport Technical Information Manual, page 6-12





1997 Montero Sport, Volume 2, page 52B-5, and 1997 Montero Sport Technical Information Manual, page 6-13