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Passenger-Side Air Bag Module

  1. Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the passenger-side air bag module. (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (Standard Deployment Control System) .)
  3. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
    G11438495Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place the padded surface of the passenger-side air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in the figure. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2} or more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Wrapping Wire Around Air Bag Module To Tire Wheel
    G11438496Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • If the air bag module is not properly secured to the tire, the tires may fall over by the impact of operation (deployment) and cause serious injury. To prevent this, secure the air bag module properly with the padded surface facing the center of the tire.
  5. Stack the tire with the passenger-side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the passenger-side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.
    Fig 3: Stacking Tire With Passenger-Side Air Bag Module On Top Of Tires Without Wheels
    G11438497Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 4: Securing Tires With Wire
    G11438492Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
    Fig 5: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
    G11438499Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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 passenger-side air bag module.
  11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the passenger-side air bag module.
    Fig 6: Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
    G11438472Courtesy 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.
  12. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).
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