Curtain Air Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the following parts:
- Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Rear side seat (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Partially peel back the seaming welt.
- Remove the C-pillar trim. (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the curtain air bag module connector.
- Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness) .
- 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.
- Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
- Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.
- Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool)
to operate (deploy) the curtain air bag module.
WARNING:
- The air bag module is very hot Immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.
- Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness) .