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Side air bag module

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  1. Remove the side air bag module. (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Install the nuts to the side air bag module.
    Fig 1: Installing Side Air Bag Module Nuts
    G03700939Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Place the padded surface of the side air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in Fig 2. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm 2  {0.002 in 2  } or more)  through the tire and around the bolts at least 4 times. 
    Fig 2: Placing Padded Surface Of Side Air Bag Module Facing Center Of Tire
    G03700940Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is operated (deployed). When installing the air bag module to the tire, make sure the padded surface is facing the center of the tire.
  4. Stack the tire with the side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.
    Fig 3: Stacking Tires (For Side Air Bag Module Deployment)
    G03700941Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 4: Tying All Tires Together With Wire
    G03700942Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the SST  (Deployment tool) to the SST  (Adapter harness).
    Fig 5: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
    G03700943Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. 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.
  8. Verify that the red lamp on the SST  (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
  9. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft}  away from the vehicle.
  10. Press the activation switch on the SST  (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the side air bag module.
    Fig 6: Identifying Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
    G03700944Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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