Disabling System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 10 minutes for back-up power supply to be depleted. Remove driver-side panel. Remove lower panel below left side of instrument panel. Remove lower steering column cover. See Fig 1 . Disconnect Orange and Blue clockspring connectors for driver-side air bag. See Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Dashboard Panel ID

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Fig 2: Locating Driver-Side Air Bag Clockspring Connectors

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