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Driver-side Air Bag Module

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  1. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
  2. Wrap the wiring harness (cross section 1.25 mm 2  {0.002 in 2  } or more)  at least four times around the position shown in the figure for the driver-side air bag module.
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver-Side Air Bag Module Wires
    G10937841Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the SST (Adapter harness)  to the driver-side air bag module.
    Fig 2: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Driver-Side Air Bag Module
    G10937842Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place the driver-side air bag module on the center of the tire wheel with the padded surface facing up. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm 2  {0.002 in 2  } or more)  through the wheel and the bolt installation holes of the air bag module at least 4 times  .
    Fig 3: Wrapping Wire Through Wheel And Bolt Installation Holes Of Air Bag Module
    G10937843Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel, serious injury may occur when the module is operated (deployed). When installing the air bag module to the tire wheel, make sure the padded surface is facing up.
  5. Stack three tires without wheels on top of the tire with the driver-side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.
    Fig 4: Stacking Tires Without Wheels On Top Of Tire With Driver-Side Air Bag Module
    G10937844Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 5: Securing Tires With Wire
    G10937845Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the SST (Deployment tool)  to the SST (Adapter harness)  .
    Fig 6: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
    G10937846Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. 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.
  9. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool)  is illuminated.
  10. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft}  away from the driver-side air bag module.
  11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool)  to operate (deploy) the air bag module.
    Fig 7: Pressing Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
    G10937847Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.
  12. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool)  from the SST (Adapter harness)  .