Curtain Air Bag Module Removal/Installation (Two-Step Deployment Control System - Us/CANADA Spec.): Notes

REPLACEMENT PART

Clip
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Curtain air bag module

WARNING:

Handling the curtain air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the curtain air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.) .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.) .)

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. Sunroof seaming welt (with sunroof system) (See SUNROOF UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Front side trim (RH) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Adjust anchor cover (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
14. Upper anchor installation bolt on the seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
15. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
16. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
17. Rear seat side back (See REAR SEAT SIDE BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
18. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
19. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
20. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
21. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
22. Shift lever knob (MTX)
23. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
24. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
25. Rear console component (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
26. Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

Fig 1: Lifting Locking Device Carefully
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the clip. (See Clip Removal Note .)

Fig 2: Clip
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove bolts A.
Remove bolt B.
Remove bolt C.
Move guide A in the direction of arrow shown in the figure below and remove it from the body.

Fig 3: Moving Guide In Direction
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Move guide B in the direction of arrow shown in the figure above and remove it from the body.
Move guide C in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure above and remove it from the body.
Remove the curtain air bag module.
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 - US/CANADA SPEC.)] .)