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Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation

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WARNING:
  • Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
  • Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the passenger-side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible that inflator No. 2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No. 1 and 2.
NOTE:
  • When replacing the passenger-side air bag module after the deployment, replace it together with the mid-wiring harness.
  • When installing the mid-wiring harness, install it along the vehicle wiring harness using bands or tape.
  1. Switch the ignition to off.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more  .
  3. 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. SIRIUS satellite radio unit (See SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the bolts.
  5. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Connector & Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06200432Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the screws.
  7. Pull the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while detaching the clips.
    Fig 2: Pulling Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
    G06200433Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the screws.
  9. Remove the hook A.
    Fig 3: Identifying Screws
    G06200434Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Pull the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (1) and detach the hook A from the instrument panel.
    11. Fig 4: Pulling Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
    G06200435Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Press the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (2) and rotate it in the direction of arrow (3) and remove it.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Switch the ignition to ON.
  14. 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, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART .)
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