Disabling System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn ignition to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait for more than one minute for back-up power supply to be depleted. Remove steering column covers. Disconnect clockspring connector. See Figure. Remove glove box. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. See Figure.
- Disconnect right and left side air bag module connectors. See Figure. Remove right and left lower B-pillar trim panels. Disconnect right and left seat belt pretensioner connectors. Remove left center console side wall. Disconnect all SAS control module connectors.