Side Air Bag Sensor No. 1 Removal/Installation (Two-Step Deployment Control System): Notes

WARNING:

Handling the side air bag sensor No. 1 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 No. 1. (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 to off.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the side air bag sensor No. 1 connector. (See SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR NO. 1 CONNECTOR DISCONNECT NOTE .)

Fig 1: Side Air Bag Sensor No 1 And Nut With Torque Specifications (LH And RH)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolt.
Remove the side air bag sensor No. 1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the onboard diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)] .)