Side Air Bag Sensor No. 1 Removal/Installation

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.

WARNING:

Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more .
Remove the front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the rear scuff plate. (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the B-pillar lower trim. (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the nut.

Fig 1: Side Bag Sensor No. 1, Connector & Nuts With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Remove the side air bag sensor No. 1.
Disconnect the connector from the side air bag sensor by pressing the connector tab and pulling out the lock lever in the direction of the arrow.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition to ON.
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 .)