Driver Airbag Replacement Mitsubishi Mirage

Driver Airbag Replacement Mitsubishi Mirage

Need to replace your Mitsubishi Mirage steering wheel airbag? Following the procedures below, learn how to remove and install the new steering wheel airbag. This guide will show you how to replace the driver airbag on the Mitsubishi Mirage.


What you will need

  • Mitsubishi Mirage Steering Wheel Airbag
  • Allen wrench
  • Screwdriver
  • Wrench

Procedure

  1. Open the hood and locate the battery on the driver’s side of the engine compartment.Opened hood of the Mitsubishi Mirage.The battery of the Mitsubishi Mirage.
  2. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and moves it to the side. Disconnecting the positive is not necessary.  Use a wrench to loosen the 10mm nut on the terminals.Disconnect the positive and negative battery terminal.
  3. Push the horn for a few seconds and wait five minutes before moving to the next step.
  4. Pop out the airbag from the steering wheel. Locate the tiny holes behind the steering wheel and push the Allen wrench or screwdriver into the hole horizontally to detach the airbag spring from the steering wheel.Pop out the airbag of the Mitsubishi Mirage. Repeat on both sides of the steering wheel.The spring on the airbag of the Mitsubishi Mirage. This spring will be pushed to detach it from the steering wheel.
  5. Remove the airbag from the steering wheel. Then pull out the airbag and hold it onto the side.Unlocking the airbag from the steering wheel. Handle the airbag with care.Pulling the airbag out of the steering wheel. Hold the airbag with care.
  6. Unlock the connectors behind the airbag and pull them out of the airbag.Remove the electrical connectors out of the airbag. Then put the airbag somewhere safe.Removed airbag of the Mitsubishi Mirage.
  7. Install the new airbag. Connect the cables behind the airbag. Make sure to connect the wires back to their original place, do not switch the cables. Lock the connectors by pressing the centerpiece of the connector in. Connecting the cables on to the new airbag.
  8. Install the new airbag by pushing it to the steering wheel. The airbag will lock itself in once pushed.Installing the new airbag to the steering wheel.

Airbag Light On

YOUCANIC UCAN2 SCANNER

If the airbag light is on after you have replaced the steering wheel airbag, you can use the YOUCANIC Full System Scanner to clear the stored codes on your vehicle. This scanner can also read and clear fault codes through every vehicle’s control module.

We hope you find the Driver Airbag Replacement Mitsubishi Mirage guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mitsubishi Mirage.

Author

  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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