Side Air Bag Sensor Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]: Notes

WARNING:

Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear seat side back (See REAR SEAT SIDE BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Side Air Bag Sensor
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the connector. (See Connector Disconnect Note .)
Remove the side air bag sensor.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.

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 FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)] .)