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Side Air Bag Module

  1. Disconnect the front seat connector.
    Fig 1: Side Air Bag Module Front Seat Connector Location
    G11276454Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the front seat connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Front Seat Connector
    G11276455Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
    Fig 3: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
    G09787166Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. 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.
  5. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
  6. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.
  7. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the side air bag module.
    Fig 4: Locating Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
    G09787161Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  8. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).