Air Bag Module Handling

Handing the air bag module before allowing the back-up power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, pretensioner seat belt, and lap pretensioner seat belt, which may cause serious injury.
Before removing the air bag module or disconnecting the air bag module connector, always switch the ignition off, disconnect the negative battery cable, and then wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power.
Handling a live (undeployed) air bag module that is pointed toward your body could result in serious injury if the air bag module were to accidentally operate (deploy). When carrying a live (undeployed) air bag module, point the deployment surface away from your body to lessen the chance of injury in case it operates (deploys).

Fig 1: Caution For Handling Air Bag Module
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
A live (undeployed) air bag module placed with its deployment surface to the ground is dangerous. If the air bag module were to accidentally operate (deploy), it could cause serious injury. Always place a live (undeployed) air bag module with its deployment surface up.

Fig 2: Caution For Placing Undeployed Air Bag Module
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Side Air Bag Module Handling
Handing the air bag module before allowing the back-up power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, pretensioner seat belt, and lap pretensioner seat belt, which may cause serious injury.
Before removing the side air bag module or disconnecting the side air bag module connector, always switch the ignition off, disconnect the negative battery cable, and then wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power.
When a side air bag module operates (deploys) due to a collision, the interior of the seat back (pad, frame, trim) may become damaged. If a side air bag does not operate (deploy) normally from a seat back that has been reused, a serious accident may result. After a side air bag has operated (deployed), always replace both the side air bag module and the seat back (pad, frame, trim) with new parts. After servicing, verify that the seat operates normally and that the wiring harness is not caught.