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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. Connect the SST  (Adapter harness) to the side air bag module as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Side Air Bag Module
    G03702915Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Place the padded surface of the side air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in the figure. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2} or more) through the tire and around the brackets at least 4 times.
    Fig 2: Placing Padded Surface Of Side Air Bag Module Facing Center Of Tire
    G03702916Courtesy 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 Tire With Side Air Bag Module On Top Of Two Tires Without Wheels
    G03702917Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 4: Securing Tires With Wire
    G03702918Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the SST  (Deployment tool) to the SST  (Adapter harness).
  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.
    Fig 5: Connecting SSTs (Deployment Tool) To SSTs (Adapter Harness)
    G03702919Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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)
    G03702920Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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