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Driver-side air bag module

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WARNING:
  • The driver-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. When the inflators are forced to be deployed simultaneously, one of them may fail to deploy. When disposing the air bag module, the inflators may be deployed accidentally. Make sure to deploy the inflators sequentially, following the procedures below.
  1. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM) .)
  2. Connect the SST  (Adapter harness) to the driver-side air bag module as shown in Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Driver-Side Air Bag Module
    G03700888Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Place the driver-side air bag module on the center of the tire wheel with the module facing up. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap the wire harness through the wheel and around the bolt installation hole at least four times. 
    WARNING:
    • If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel, serious injury may occur when the module is deployed. When installing the air bag module to the tire wheel, make sure the module is facing up.
    Fig 2: Placing Driver-Side Air Bag Module On Center Of Tire Wheel
    G03700889Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Stack three tires on top of the tire with the air bag module. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.
    Fig 3: Stacking Three Tires On Top Of Tire With Air Bag Module
    G03700890Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Tie all tires together with wire.
    Fig 4: Tying All Tires Together With Wire
    G03700891Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the SST  (Deployment tool) to the SST  (Adapter harness).
  7. Connect the red clip of the SST  (Deployment tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
  8. Verify that the red light on the SST  (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
  9. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft}  away from the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
    G03700892Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Press the activation switch on the SST  (Deployment tool) to deploy the driver-side air bag module.
  11. Disconnect the SST  (Deployment tool) from the SST  (Adapter harness).
  12. Connect the SST  (Deployment tool) to the SST  (Adapter harness).
  13. Perform steps  7 through  10, in order to deploy the driver-side air bag module.
    Fig 6: Identifying Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
    G03700893Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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