SAS Control Module Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:

Handling the SAS control module or air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
If the connector is connected and the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the SAS control module not secured completely using the installation nuts, the SAS control module may detect a degree of impact even when something contacts it lightly, deploying the air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt accidentally.
If the DSC sensor initialization procedure is not completed, it could result in an unexpected accident due to the DSC being inoperative. Therefore, after the SAS control module is replaced, always perform the DSC sensor initialization procedure to ensure proper DSC operation. (See DSC SENSOR INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE .)

CAUTION:

When replacing the SAS control module, always perform the configuration procedure before removing the SAS control module. If the configuration is not performed and the SAS control module is removed, DTC B2477 will be displayed.

Perform SAS control module configuration when replacing it. (See SAS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION .)
Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
Remove the following parts:
1. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Center console box (See CENTER CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Center console (See CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Rear blower unit (See REAR BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector A. (See CONNECTOR A CONNECTION NOTE .)

Fig 1: SAS Control Module Bolts With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the connector B.
Remove the bolts.
Remove the SAS control module.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition to ON.
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FOREWORD [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)