Crash Zone Sensor Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the crash zone sensor. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS ).
NOTE:
- The hood latch is attached together with the crash zone sensor and is therefore removed when the sensor is removed. This may cause incorrect positioning of the hood after installation of the sensor. To ensure proper positioning of the hood, place alignment marks on the hood latch and shroud panel before removing the crash zone sensor.
- Place alignment marks on the hood latch and shroud panel.
- Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
- Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- 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 (RESTRAINTS) -- MAZDA3 and perform inspection of the system.