I still need this done, and am absolutely dreading it.

 

Did anyone have a good experience with this? I will probably just not do it if it destroys your interior...

 

Me too.

 

Can anyone tell me if the dealer will remove the center console (around the shifter and the cup holder area) to do this air bag work? Also, I have a patch cable on the ECU with a lot of splices. Will they need to disconnect the ECU harness? I read through the PDF earlier in this thread that describes the procedure, and I didn't see anything requiring the center console to be pulled or the ECU to be pulled, but I just wanted to be sure. Thanks!

 

They will most likely have to pull the dash out to get to the airbag. Most vehicles require removing the center console to do so. Not sure If the will have to disconnect the ECU.

 

center console doesn't have to be touched to get the dash out

 

I got this done about 2 months ago at the dealer in Cincinnati (Kerry Mitsubishi). I just dropped the car off for a day and picked it up in the afternoon.
Everything went according to plan and I didn't encounter any issues or have any problems. I made sure to let them know not to touch the ECU or it would immobilize the car.

 

Does anybody know why you are supposed to read and delete the DTCs after removal of the existing airbag/before reinstalling the new airbag? (per the mitsu pdf)

 

In case any were set during the recall. It is standard procedure on all recalls that involve unplugging SRS components. Sometimes accidents happen, batteries get reconnected too soon etc. All Mitsubishi recalls that involve electronic components like that will tell you to do that.
If you unhooked the battery or you didn't turn the key on during the whole process, the step is not necessary. It is just extra insurance to make sure the customer doesn't get their car back with a light on that wasn't there when they brought it in.

 

Thanks man, very helpfull! Now I can finish up.

 

I called a local Mitsu dealer to inquire about the recall. He told me that if I have any aftermarket gauges or anything on the dash to remove them. The dash has to come out.

He said he is also a evo enthusiast and that they will take care of my car. I asked him what evo does he have and he said "a base one."

I dont know. I think im just going to unplug the passenger air bag and put in a resistor so the SRS light doesnt come on. Not a single soul has touched my car other than me and I dont like the idea of leaving the car for the day without my supervision.

 

I'm going to tag all my scratches inside and out with white tape with an arrow, I actually have a small scratch on the dash so that will be a good example, I'll shine my torch on it and shown them the arrow, then give them the car and show the service manager around and inside the car all the other scratches, so they know what I expect, anything new they'll be paying or repairing, the old trick is to get you to come back at the end of the day, but I'll be waiting and will have a LED torch, these are good to show up any scatches on black vinyl, glass and paint where you can't see them parked in a shadow late in the afternoon, I got a letter a few months back and it was a preliminary letter to say I am in the line waiting for parts. Oh I'm also going to have my seats covered to with sheets and card board to protect the bolsters. Theyll guess not to stuff with me

 

I have the same hesitation, and I even took a day to tear all my gauges, etc. out in preparation. Is there a DIY on the resistor mod somewhere? At that point, why not just remove the whole airbag assembly from the car and lose the weight?

 

Has anyone had the dealer refuse to fix something they know they damaged? Im thinking of taking it up with mitsu North America but dont know if they would be able to help.

 

I dont think you can remove the entire assembly as the top of the airbag is the black plastic on top of the dash I think.

I dont think there is a write up. When i get around to doing it i will post up a how to. All you really need to do is find the resistance signal of the airbag and rig it to the plug for the ecu.