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Driver-side Air Bag Module

  1. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
  2. Wrap the wiring harness (cross section 1.25 mm 2  {0.002 in 2  } or more)  at least four times around the position shown in the figure for the driver-side air bag module.
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver-Side Air Bag Module Wiring Harness
    G09771674Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the SST (Adapter harness)  to the driver-side air bag module.
    Fig 2: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Driver-Side Air Bag Module
    G09771675Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place the driver-side air bag module on the center of the tire wheel with the padded surface facing up. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm 2  {0.002 in 2  } or more)  through the wheel and the bolt installation holes of the air bag module at least 4 times. 
    WARNING:
    • If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel, serious injury may occur when the module is operated (deployed). When installing the air bag module to the tire wheel, make sure the padded surface is facing up.
    Fig 3: Identifying Air Bag Module And Wire
    G09076098Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Stack three tires without wheels on top of the tire with the driver-side 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
    G09076099Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 5: Securing Tires With Wire
    G09076100Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the SST (Deployment tool)  to the SST (Adapter harness). 
  8. 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.
  9. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool)  is illuminated.
  10. 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)
    G09771679Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. 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.
    Fig 7: Pressing Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
    G09076083Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool)  from the SST (Adapter harness)  .
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