Side Air Bag Sensor No. 2 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.
Remove the battery cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more .
Remove the following parts:
1. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear side seat back (See REAR SIDE SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Rear tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the nut.

Fig 1: Side Bag Sensor No. 2, Connector & Nut With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Remove the side air bag sensor No. 2.
Disconnect the connect from the side air bag sensor No. 2 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 .)