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Curtain air bag module

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  1. Remove the curtain air bag module.

    (See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

  2. Secure the curtain air bag module in a vise, and cut off the deployment section, as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Curtain Airbag Module Dimension For Cutting
    G03702921Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • Be sure not to crush the pipe on the side where it is cut. If it is crushed completely, the interior pressure of the pipe will build up and can cause it to explode during air bag module operation (deployment).
  3. Secure the curtain air bag module to the tire, by wrapping a wire (cross section 1.25 mm 2  {0.002 in 2  } or more)  through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times  as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Securing Curtain Air Bag Module To Tire
    G03702922Courtesy 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). Make sure to install the air bag module securely.
  4. Connect the SST  (Adapter harness) to the curtain air bag module as shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Curtain Air Bag Module
    G03702923Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Stack the tire with the curtain air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the curtain air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.
    Fig 4: Stacking Tire With Curtain Air Bag Module On Top Of Two Tires Without Wheels
    G03702924Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 5: Securing Tires With Wire
    G03702925Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the SST  (Deployment tool) to the SST  (Adapter harness).
  8. 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.
  9. Verify that the red lamp on the SST  (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
  10. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft}  away from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Connecting SSTs (Deployment Tool) To SSTs (Adapter Harness)
    G03702926Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Press the activation switch on the SST  (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the curtain air bag module.
    Fig 7: Identifying Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
    G03702927Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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