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Passenger-side Air Bag Module

  1. Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the cap.
  3. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
  4. Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
    G09771661Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the SST (Adapter harness)  to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
    G09771662Courtesy 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 3: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
    G09076082Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool)  to operate (deploy) the 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 4: Pressing Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
    G09076083Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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