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Crash Zone Sensor Removal/Installation

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WARNING:
  • Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the crash zone sensor. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
  1. Switch the ignition to off.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more  .
  3. Remove the front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the bolt A.
  5. Fig 1: Crash Zone Sensor Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
    G06200445Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the cover.
  7. Remove the nut B.
  8. Remove the connector.
  9. Remove the crash zone sensor.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal
  11. Switch the ignition to ON
  12. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s  and goes out
    • If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system (See FLOWCHART .)