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Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]

WARNING:
  1. Switch the ignition to off.
  2. 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] .)
  3. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the seat back trim and the seat back pad. (See FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Disconnect the side air bag module connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Side Air Bag Module Connector
    G09076159Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the fastener.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fastener Of Side Air Bag Module Connector
    G09076059Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the nuts.
  8. Remove the side air bag module.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
  11. 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] .)
      Fig 3: Side Air Bag Module And Nuts With Torque Specifications
      G09076161Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.