Driver-side air bag module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Place the driver-side air bag module on the center of the wheel with the module facing up. See Fig 1.
- To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap the wire harness through the wheel and the bolt installation hole at least 4 times.
WARNING:
- If the air bag module is not properly installed to the wheel, serious injury may occur when the module is deployed. When installing the air bag module to the wheel, make sure the module is facing up.
Fig 1: Placing Driver-Side Air Bag Module On Center Of Wheel With Module Facing Up
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Connect the SST (Adapter Harness) to the driver-side air bag module as shown in Fig 2.

Fig 2: Connecting Adapter Harness To Driver-Side Air Bag Module
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Stack three tires on top of the tire with the air bag module. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.

Fig 3: Stacking Tires - For Driver-Side Air Bag Module
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Tie all tires together with wire.

Fig 4: Tying Tires Together With Wire
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Connect the SST (Deployment Tool) to the SST (Adapter Harness).

Fig 5: Connecting Deployment Tool To Adapter Harness
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Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment Tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment Tool) is illuminated.
Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the tires.
Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment Tool) to deploy the driver-side air bag module.

Fig 6: Identifying Deployment Tool
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