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Curtain Air Bag Module

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  1. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
  2. Remove the rain sensor cover (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
  4. Remove the following parts.
    1. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof system)
    2. A-pillar trims (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. B-pillar lower trims (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. B-pillar upper trims (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Rear side seat back (See REAR SIDE SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Tire house trims (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. C-pillar trims (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Disconnect the auto-dimming mirror connector, (vehicles with auto-dimming mirror)
  6. Remove the sunvisors (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Remove the front map light. (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  8. Remove the assist handle. (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Remove the curtain air bag module (See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Cut off the air bag part of the curtain air bag module at the position shown in the figure
    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).
      Fig 1: Identifying Air Bag Part Of Curtain Air Bag Module
      G06200498Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the SST (Adapter harness)  to the curtain air bag module as shown in the figure
    Fig 2: Connecting SST To Curtain Air Bag Module
    G06200499Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. 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.
    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.
      Fig 3: Securing Curtain Air Bag Module To Tire
      G06200500Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. 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 Tires With Curtain Air Bag Module
    G06200501Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 5: Securing Tires With Wire
    G06200482Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Connect the SST (Deployment tool)  to the SST (Adapter harness)  .
    17. Fig 6: Connecting Deployment Tool To Adapter Harness
    G06200496Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. 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.
  18. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool)  is illuminated.
  19. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft}  away from the vehicle.
  20. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool)  to operate (deploy) the curtain air bag module
    Fig 7: Identifying Activation Switch On SST
    G06200465Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  21. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool)  from the SST (Adapter harness) 
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