Curtain Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]: Notes

WARNING:

Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Partially peel back the seaming welts.
Remove the following parts:
1. Sunroof seaming welt (with sunroof)
2. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Front seat belt adjuster cover (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
14. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
15. D-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
16. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the headliner. (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

Fig 1: Curtain Air Bag Module Locking Devices With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Lifting Locking Device Using Flathead Screwdriver With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the clip. (See CLIP REMOVAL NOTE .)
Remove bolts A.
Remove bolts B.
Pull hook A in the direction shown in the figure and remove it from the body.
Pull hook B in the direction shown in the figure and remove it from the body.
Remove the curtain air bag module.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)