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Side Air Bag Module

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  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front seat (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front seat back trim and pad (See FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the side air bag module. (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
  3. Connect the SST (Adapter harness)  to the side air bag module as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Side Air Bag Module
    G09787192Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Put the side air bag module inside the tire and secure it to the tire by wrapping a wire (cross section of 1.25 mm 2  {0.002 in 2  } or more)  through the tire and the bolt at least 4 times  .
    Fig 2: Putting Side Air Bag Module Inside Tire
    G09787193Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • If the air bag module is not properly secured to the tire, the tires may fall over by the impact of operation (deployment) and cause serious injury. To prevent this, secure the air bag module properly with the padded surface facing the center of the tire.
  5. Stack the tire with the side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.
    Fig 3: Stacking Tire With Side Air Bag Module On Top Of Two Tires Without Wheels
    G09076111Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 4: Securing Tires With Wire
    G09076100Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the SST (Deployment tool)  to the SST (Adapter harness)  .
  8. Connect the SST (Deployment tool)  to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
  9. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool)  is illuminated.
  10. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft}  away from the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
    G09787196Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool)  to operate (deploy) the side air bag module.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at feast 15 min after deployment.
  12. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool)  from the SST (Adapter harness)  .
    Fig 6: Disconnecting SST (Deployment Tool) From SST (Adapter Harness)
    G09787197Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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