Pressure Sensor Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-9. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling the pressure sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the pressure sensor. (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 off.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the front door trim. (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the pressure sensor connector. (See PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTOR DISCONNECT NOTE .)

Fig 1: Pressure Sensor Connector, Pressure Sensor And Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolts.
Remove the pressure sensor.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
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 on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)] .)