Curtain air bag module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the curtain air bag module.
- Secure the curtain air bag module in a vise, and cut off the deployment section, as shown in the figure.
WARNING:
- Be sure not to crush the pipe on the side where it is cut. If it is crushed completely, the interior pressure of the pipe will build up and can cause it to explode during air bag module operation (deployment).
- Secure the curtain air bag module to the tire, by wrapping a wire (cross section 1.25 mm 2
{0.002 in 2
} or more)
through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times
as shown in the figure.
WARNING:
- If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is operated (deployed). Make sure to install the air bag module securely.
- Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the curtain air bag module as shown in the figure.
- Stack the tire with the curtain air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the curtain air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.
- Secure the tires with wire.
- Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
- Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
- Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
- Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.
- Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the curtain air bag module.