Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation (Standard Deployment Control System): Notes

WARNING:

Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS (STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM) .) (See ASR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS (STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM) .)

NOTE:

When replacing the passenger-side air bag module after the deployment, replace it together with the mid-wiring harness.
When removing the passenger-side air bag module, perform the procedure in the posture shown in the figure below.

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Front scuff plate (passenger-side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  
  Fig 1: Removing Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
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2. Front side trim (passenger-side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Lower panel (passenger-side) (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Front heat duct (passenger-side) (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Blower unit (See BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Disconnect Connector
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Remove clips A.
Remove clip B while opening the tabs outward using snap ring pliers.

Fig 3: Removing Clip B While Opening Tabs Outward Using Snap Ring Pliers
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Remove the nuts.
Remove the bracket.
Remove screws A and B while visually verifying the screw positions. (See SCREW INSTALLATION NOTE .)

Fig 4: Air Bag Module Bracket And Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Fig 5: Removing Screws A And B
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Pull the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove hooks A from the dashboard while spreading the dashboard in the direction of the arrow (1).

Fig 6: Pulling Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
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Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (3) and detach hooks B from the dashboard.
Set the passenger-side air bag module bracket aside from the dashboard duct (5) while sliding the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (4).

Fig 7: Moving Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
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Remove the passenger-side air bag module.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
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, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART (STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM) .)
  
  Fig 8: Removing Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.