Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Removal [Standard Deployment Control System]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling the passenger-side air bag module 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 passenger-side air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)

NOTE:

When removing the passenger-side air bag module, perform the procedure in the posture shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Locating Passenger-Side Air Bag Module

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Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front scuff plate (passenger-side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front side trim (passenger-side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Lower panel (passenger-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the cap.

Fig 2: Locating Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Cap
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Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
Remove the fastener.

Fig 3: Locating Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Fastener
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Remove the nuts.

Fig 4: Removing Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Nuts
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Remove the brackets.
Remove the screws.

Fig 5: Removing Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Screws
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Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and detach guide A from the dashboard while spreading the dashboard in the direction of arrow (1).

Fig 6: Detaching Guide A From Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Dashboard
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While avoiding area A shown in the figure, pull the front side of the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure (3).

Fig 7: Pulling Front Side Of Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
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Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (4) and detach guides B from the dashboard (5).

Fig 8: Detaching Guides B From Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Dashboard
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Remove the passenger-side air bag module (6).