Crash Zone Sensor Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]: Notes

WARNING:

Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the crash zone sensor. (Refer to AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more . (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the seal board upper. (Refer to SEAL BOARD UPPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front bumper. (Refer to FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) (Refer to FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the crash zone sensor connector. (Refer to CRASH ZONE SENSOR CONNECTOR DISCONNECT NOTE .)

Fig 1: Disconnecting Crash Zone Sensor Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolt.
Remove the bracket.
Remove the crash zone sensor.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (Refer to FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)] .)