Curtain air bag module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the following parts:
1. Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
2. Sunvisor (See SUN VISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
5. Front seat belt lower anchor (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Trunk side upper trim (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Shift lever knob (MTX)
11. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
14. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
15. Cup holder (See CUP HOLDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
16. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
17. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
18. Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL (US/CANADA) .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION (US/CANADA) .)
19. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
20. Sensor cover (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
21. Indicator unit (See INDICATOR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
22. Rear vent duct (with rear vent duct) (See REAR VENT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
23. Rear console bracket No. 1 (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
24. Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
Remove the curtain air bag module. (See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US/CANADA) .)
WARNING:
- Be careful not to crush the pipe on the cut surface of the curtain air bag module. If it is crushed, the interior pressure of the pipe will build up and can cause it to explode during air bag module operation (deployment).
Cut off the air bag part of the curtain air bag module at the position shown in the illustration.

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Connect the processing wiring harness to the curtain air bag module.

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WARNING:
- If the air bag module is not securely fastened to the tire, the tire may fall due to impact and cause injury during activation (deployment). To prevent this, securely fix the air bag module to the tire.
Place the curtain air bag on the inside of the tire and wrap the automotive wiring harness (cross section 1.25 mm² {0.002 in² } or more) four times to secure it.

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Place two tires without wheels on top of each other, place a tire with the curtain air bag module fixed, place another tire without a wheel on top of it, and place another tire with a wheel on top.

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Secure the tires with the automotive wiring harness (cross section 1.25 mm² {0.002 in² } or more).

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Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {19 ft} away from the tires.

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Untwist the processing wiring harness.
Connect the processing wiring harness to the lead-acid battery and activate the inflator.

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WARNING:
- The air bag module is very hot immediately after activation (deployment) and can cause burns if touched. Leave the actuator alone for approx. 15 min or more after activation (deployment) to let it cool down before handling.
Discard the air bag module. (See AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DISPOSAL PROCEDURES (US/CANADA) .)