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Knee Air Bag Module Removal/Installation (Us/CANADA): Driver-side: Notes

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  1. Switch the ignition off.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Driver-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Driver-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY (US) .)
  4. Disconnect the driver-side knee air bag module connector. (See KNEE AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR DISCONNECT NOTE .)
    G13559499Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Detach the clip.
  6. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 1: Driver-Side Knee Air Bag Module Bolt And Nut With Torque Specification
    G13559500Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the nut.
  8. Remove the driver-side knee air bag module while detaching the pin.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
  11. Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
    • If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the onboard diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See DTC INSPECTION .)