Disabling System (Miata, Millenia, MPV, MX-6, Pickup, Protege & 626)

Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 10 minutes for back-up power supply to be depleted. Remove cover panel below left side of instrument panel. Disconnect Orange and Blue clockspring connectors for driver air bag. See Figure or Figure . Remove glove box. Disconnect Orange and Blue passenger air bag module connectors (if equipped). See Figure.