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Curtain Air Bag Module

  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Sunroof seaming welt (with sunroof) (See SUNROOF UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Adjust anchor cover (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Upper anchor installation bolt on the seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Peel back the headliner.
  3. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
  4. Disconnect the curtain air bag module connector. bag module
  5. Connect the SST (Adapter harness)  to the connector curtain air bag module as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Connecting SST Tool To Curtain Air Bag Module
    G09771668Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the SST (Deployment tool)  to the SST (Adapter harness)  .
  7. Connect the SST (Deployment tool)  to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
  8. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool)  is illuminated.
  9. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft}  away from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
    G09771669Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool)  to operate (deploy) the curtain air bag module.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.
  11. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool)  from the SST (Adapter harness)  .
    Fig 3: Pressing Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
    G09076083Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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