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Passenger-side Air Bag Module

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WARNING:
  • The passenger-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy), the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module, make sure to operate (deploy) both passenger-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following the procedure below.
  1. Remove the following parts
    1. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Center panel upper (See CENTER PANEL UPPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Side panel (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Shift knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Center panel lower (See CENTER PANEL LOWER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Audio unit (See AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Passenger-side air bag module (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Using nippers, disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector as shown in the figure
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Connectors
    G06200485Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • When disconnecting the passenger-side air bag module connector, pull it out straight, but do not rotate it. If it is rotated or pulled out at an angle and the terminals are damaged, the SST (adapter wiring harness) may not be connected and the passenger-side air bag module may not operate (deploy).
  3. Connect the SSTs (Adapter harness)  to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Connecting SST Adapter Harness To Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
    G06200486Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place the padded surface of the passenger-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 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 3: Identifying Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Facing Center Of Tire
    G06200487Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • If the air bag module is not properly secured to the tire, the tires may fall over by the impact of operation (deployment) and cause serious injury. To prevent this, secure the air bag module properly with the padded surface facing the center of the tire.
  5. Stack the tire with the passenger-side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the passenger-side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.
    Fig 4: Stacking Tires With Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
    G06200488Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 5: Securing Tires With Wire
    G06200482Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the SSTs (Deployment tool)  to the SSTs (Adapter harness)  .
    8. Fig 6: Connecting Deployment Tool To Adapter Harness
    G06200490Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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.
  11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool)  connected with 49 L066 002 (a yellow connector) of the SST (Adapter harness)  , and after 3 s  , press the activation switch on the other SST (Deployment tool)  to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators)
    Fig 7: Identifying Activation Switch On SST
    G06200465Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • Verify that air bag module operation (explosive) sound occurs twice. If no operation (explosive) sound was heard or a single operation (explosive) sound was heard, both inflators would not have operated (deployed) properly. This may cause serious injury if the air bag module operates (deploy) unexpectedly. If the two operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step  8 again. If a total of two operation (explosive) sounds cannot be verified even though Step  8 is performed again, leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before approaching it again.
    • 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.
  12. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool)  from the SST (Adapter harness) 
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