AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES

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Warning
•  A live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may accidentally operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause serious injury. Do not dispose of a live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt. If the SSTs (Deployment tool and Adapter harness) are not available, consult the nearest Mazda representative for assistance.
Caution
•  Deploying the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts inside the vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle interior. When the vehicle is not to be scrapped, always deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts outside the vehicle.
•  If the vehicle is to be scrapped, or when disposing of any air bag modules or pre-tensioner seat belts, operate (deploy) them inside the vehicle by following the deployment procedure below and using the SST (Deployment tool).
•  When disposing of an operated (deployed) air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt, refer to “AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DISPOSAL PROCEDURES”. (See AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.)

Deployment Procedure for Inside of Vehicle

1.  Inspect the SST (Deployment tool). (See INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT TOOL).)

2.  Move the vehicle to an open space, away from strong winds, and close all of the vehicle doors and windows.

3.  Switch the ignition off.

4.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

5.  Follow the procedure below for operating (deploying) the applicable air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt.

Note
•  The connector part of the air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt, and the SST (Adapter harness) burns out from the high heat when the inflator is operated (deployed).

Driver-side Air Bag Module

1.  Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL.)

2.  Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the driver-side air bag module as shown in the figure.

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3.  Install the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION.)

4.  Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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5.  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.

6.  Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

7.  Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

8.  Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the driver-side air bag module.

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Warning
•  The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can get burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

9.  Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Passenger-side Air Bag Module

1.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Passenger-side scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Passenger-side A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Passenger-side lower panel (See PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the duct. (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

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4.  Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.

5.  Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in the figure.

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6.  Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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7.  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.

8.  Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

9.  Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

10.  Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the passenger-side air bag module.

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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.

11.  Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Side Air Bag Module

1.  Disconnect the connector.

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2.  Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the seat connector as shown in the figure.

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3.  Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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4.  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.

5.  Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

6.  Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

7.  Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the side air bag module.

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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.

8.  Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Pre-tensioner Seat Belt

1.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Front seat back bar garnish (See SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Quarter trim (See QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Bend back the back trim. (See BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

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4.  Disconnect the pre-tensioner seat belt connector.

5.  Connect the SST (Adapter harness) as shown in the figure.

6.  Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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7.  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.

8.  Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

9.  Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

10.  Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the pre-tensioner seat belt.

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Warning
•  The pre-tensioner seat belt is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt for at least 15 min after deployment.

11.  Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Deployment Procedure for Outside of Vehicle

1.  Inspect the SST (Deployment tool). (See INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT TOOL).)

2.  Switch the ignition off.

3.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

4.  Follow the procedure below for operating (deploying) the applicable air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt.

Note
•  The connector part of the air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt, and the SST (Adapter harness) burns out from the high heat when the inflator is operated (deployed).

Driver-side Air Bag Module

1.  Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL.)

2.  Wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm2{0.002 in2} or more) at least 4 times around the position shown in the figure for the driver-side air bag module.

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3.  Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the driver-side air bag module.

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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 mm2{0.002 in2} or more) through the wheel and the air bag module at least 4 times.

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Warning
•  If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel, serious injury may occur when the air bag 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.

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6.  Secure the tires with wire.

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7.  Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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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 driver-side air bag module.

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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).


Passenger-side Air Bag Module

1.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Passenger-side scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Passenger-side A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Passenger-side lower panel (See PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  Duct (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(6)  Auto leveling control module (without adaptive front lighting system (AFS)) (See AUTO LEVELING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7)  Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module (with adaptive front lighting system (AFS)) (See ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(8)  Adaptive led headlights control module (With adaptive led headlights system) (See ADAPTIVE LED HEADLIGHTS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(9)  Air mix actuator (See AIR MIX ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER].)(See AIR MIX ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER].)

2.  Remove the passenger-side air bag module. (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in the figure.

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4.  Place the padded surface of the passenger-side air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in the figure. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm2{0.002 in2} or more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times as shown in the figure.

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Warning
•  If the air bag module is not properly secured to the tire, the tires may fall over by the impact of operation (deployment) and cause serious injury. To prevent this, secure the air bag module properly with the padded surface facing the center of the tire.

5.  Stack the tire with the passenger-side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the passenger-side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.

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6.  Secure the tires with wire.

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7.  Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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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 passenger-side air bag module.

11.  Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the passenger-side air bag module.

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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).


Side Air Bag Module

1.  Remove the seat. (See SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Bend back the seat back trim. (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the side air bag module. (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Install the nuts.

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5.  Connect the side air bag module connector to either one of the SST (Adapter harness) terminals shown in the figure.

6.  Put the side air bag module inside the tire and secure it to the tire by wrapping a wire (cross section of 1.25 mm2{0.002 in2} or more) through the tire and the bolt at least 4 times.

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Warning
•  If the air bag module is not properly secured to the tire, the tires may fall over by the impact of operation (deployment) and cause serious injury. To prevent this, secure the air bag module properly with the padded surface facing the center of the tire.

7.  Stack the tire with the side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.

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8.  Secure the tires with wire.

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9.  Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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10.  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.

11.  Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

12.  Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the side air bag module.

13.  Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the side air bag module.

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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.

14.  Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Pre-tensioner Seat Belt

1.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Front seat back bar garnish (See SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Quarter trim (See QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Bend back the back trim. (See BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the seat belt. (See SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Connect the SST (Adapter harness) as shown in the figure.

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5.  Put the pre-tensioner seat belt inside the tire and secure it to the tire by wrapping a wire (cross section of 1.25 mm2{0.002 in2} or more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times.

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Warning
•  If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the pre-tensioner part is operated (deployed). When installing the pre-tensioner seat belt to the tire, verify that the pre-tensioner part is inside the tire.

6.  Stack the tire with the pre-tensioner seat belt on to of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the pre-tensioner seat belt, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.

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7.  Secure the tires with wire.

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8.  Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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9.  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.

10.  Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

11.  Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the pre-tensioner seat belt.

12.  Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the pre-tensioner seat belt.

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Warning
•  The pre-tensioner seat belt is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt for at least 15 min after deployment.

13.  Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).