Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove headliner. See HEADLINER .
- Remove fastener from appropriate side curtain air bag rear pad. See Fig 1 . Pull outward on side curtain air bag front and rear pads to detach clips "A" and "B", and remove pads. Disconnect side curtain air bag module harness connector. See Fig 2 . Remove side curtain air bag module bolts and air bag module.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten side curtain air bag module bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Ensure air bag system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .