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Curtain Air Bag Module

  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Sunroof seaming welt (with sunroof system) (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 (dual light type) (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 .)
  2. Set the tire house trim aside. (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL .) (See UPPER PANEL INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
    5. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. CD player (with CD player) (See CD PLAYER REMOVAL ) (See CD PLAYER INSTALLATION .)
    9. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the headliner. (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the curtain air bag module. (See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
  6. Cut off the air bag part of the curtain air bag module at the position shown in the figure.
    WARNING:
    • Never crush the pipe on the side where it is cut. If it is crushed completely, the interior pressure of the pipe will build up and can cause it to explode during air bag module operation (deployment).
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Bag And Inflator
    G09771693Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the curtain air bag module connector.
  8. Connect the SST (Adapter harness)  to the curtain air bag module as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Curtain Air Bag Module Connector
    G09771694Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Secure the curtain air bag module to the tire, by wrapping a wire (cross section 1.25 mm 2  {0.002 in 2  } or more)  through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times  as shown in the figure.
    WARNING:
    • If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is operated (deployed). Always install the air bag module securely.
    Fig 3: Securing Curtain Air Bag Module To Tire
    G09771695Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Stack the tire with the curtain air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the curtain air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.
    Fig 4: Stacking Three Tires Without Wheels On Top Of Tire With Driver-Side Air Bag Module
    G09771696Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 5: Securing Tires With Wire
    G09076100Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the SST (Deployment tool)  to the SST (Adapter harness). 
  13. 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.
  14. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool)  is illuminated.
  15. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft}  away from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
    G09771698Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. 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.
  17. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool)  from the SST (Adapter harness)  .
    Fig 7: Pressing Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
    G09076083Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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