Driver-Side Air Bag Module Removal [Two-Step Deployment Control System - Us/CANADA Spec.]: Notes

WARNING:

• Handling the driver-side air bag module 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 driver-side air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .)
• Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the driver-side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible that inflator No. 2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No. 1 and 2.

NOTE:

• The driver-side air bag module is installed to the steering wheel by the following connections.
  • Driver-side air bag module tab A and steering wheel hook A
  • Driver-side air bag module tab B and steering wheel hook B
  • Driver-side air bag module tab C and steering wheel hook C
  • Omega spring and steering wheel hook D
  • Omega spring and steering wheel hook E

Fig 1: Driver-Side Air Bag Module Components

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.