Passenger-side 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:
- Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY (US) .)
- Passenger-side knee air bag module (See KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US/CANADA) .)
- Passenger-side front heat duct No. 2 (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
- Remove the passenger-side air bag module. (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US/CANADA) .)
- Connect the processing wiring harness to the passenger-side air bag module.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). The air bag module is securely fixed to the tire with the pad facing the center of the tire.
- With the pad surface of the passenger-side air bag module facing the center of the tire, wrap the automotive wiring harness (cross section of 1.25 mm2
{0.002 in2
} or more) four times to secure it.
- Place two tires without wheels on top of each other, place a tire with the passenger-side air bag module fixed, place another tire without a wheel on top of it, and place another tire with a wheel on top.
- Secure the tire with the automotive wiring harness (cross section 1.25 mm2
{0.002 in2
} or more).
- Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {19 ft} away from the tires.
- Untwist the processing wiring harness.
- Connect the processing wiring harness to the lead-acid battery and activate the inflator.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) .)