Curtain AIR Bag
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before deploying air bag, inspect operating condition of Deployment Tool (49 H066 002). See INSPECTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL under DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. Ensure vehicle is outside and away from other vehicles and people. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove appropriate side tire house trim. Disconnect curtain air bag module connector. Connect adapter harness (49 H066 002) to curtain air bag module connector. See Fig 1 . Connect adapter harness to deployment tool. See Figure . Close all doors and windows. Connect Red clip of deployment tool to positive battery terminal and Black clip of deployment tool to negative battery terminal. Verify deployment tool Red light is on.
- Ensure all persons are at least 20 feet (6 m) from vehicle. Press deployment tool activation switch to deploy air bag. Because of heat generated from air bag deployment, wait at least 15 minutes before handling deployed air bag module.