Disabling & Activating Air Bag System: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Unintentional air bag module deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Back-up power supply holds a deployment charge for approximately one minute after negative battery cable is disconnected. Wait one minute after disabling air bag system before working on vehicle.
CAUTION:
Driveability problems are possible. Vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data when battery is disconnected. Vehicle computer may need to complete relearn cycle.