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Curtain Air Bag Module

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  1. 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] .)
  2. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Sunroof seaming welt (With sunroof system) (See SUNROOF UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front side trim (RH) (with center display) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Adjust anchor cover (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Upper anchor installation bolt on the seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    15. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    16. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    17. D-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    18. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the headliner. (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the curtain air bag module. (See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
  6. Cut off the air bag part of the curtain air bag module at the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Bag Cutting Part Of Curtain Air Bag Module
    G10937969Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • Be sure not to crush the pipe on the side where it is cut. If it is crushed completely, the interior pressure of the pipe will build up and can cause it to explode during air bag module operation (deployment).
  7. Disconnect the curtain air bag module connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Curtain Air Bag Module
    G10937970Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the SST (Adapter harness)  to the curtain air bag module as shown in the figure.
  9. Secure the curtain air bag module to the tire, by wrapping a wire (cross section 1.25 mm 2  {0.002 in 2  } or more)  through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times  as shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Securing Curtain Air Bag Module To Tire
    G10937971Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is operated (deployed). Make sure to install the air bag module securely.
  10. Stack the tire with the curtain air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the curtain air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.
    Fig 4: Stacking Tire With Curtain Air Bag Module On Top Of Tires Without Wheels
    G10937972Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 5: Securing Tires With Wire
    G10937973Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the SST (Deployment tool)  to the SST (Adapter harness)  .
    Fig 6: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
    G10937974Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. 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.
  14. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool)  is illuminated.
  15. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft}  away from the curtain air bag module.
  16. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool)  to operate (deploy) the curtain air bag module.
    Fig 7: Pressing Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
    G10937975Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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 least 15 min after deployment.
  17. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool)  from the SST (Adapter harness)  .
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