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Side air bag module

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  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front seat (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
    2. Front seat back trim and pad (See FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
    3. Side air bag module (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US/CANADA) .)
  2. Install the nuts.
    G13559436Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Pull out the connector stopper plate using a flathead screwdriver.
  4. Disconnect the connector.
  5. Connect the processing wiring harness to the 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.
  6. With the pad surface of side air bag module facing the center of the tire, wrap the automotive wiring harness (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2 } or more) four times to secure it.
    G13559437Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Place two tires without wheels on top of each other, place a tire with the side air bag module fixed, place another tire without a wheel on top of it, and place another tire with a wheel on top.
    G13559438Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Secure the tires with the automotive wiring harness (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2 } or more).
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  9. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {19 ft} away from the tires.
    G13559414Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Untwist the processing wiring harness.
  11. Connect the processing wiring harness to the lead-acid battery and activate the inflator.
    G13559415Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  12. Discard the air bag module. (See AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DISPOSAL PROCEDURES (US/CANADA) .)