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Curtain Air Bag Module

  1. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
  2. 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. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Front side trim (RH) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Adjust anchor cover (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Upper anchor installation bolt on the seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    15. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    16. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    17. Rear seat side back (See REAR SEAT SIDE BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    18. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    19. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    20. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    21. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    22. Shift lever knob (MTX)
    23. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    24. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    25. Rear console component (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    26. Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the curtain air bag module. (See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.) .)
  4. Cut off the air bag part of the curtain air bag module at the position shown in the figure below.
    Fig 1: Cutting Air Bag Part Of Curtain Air Bag Module
    G09787198Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • Never 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).
  5. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the curtain air bag module.
    Fig 2: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Curtain Air Bag Module
    G09787199Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Secure the curtain air bag module to the tire, by wrapping a wire (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2} or more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times as shown in the figure below.
    Fig 3: Securing Curtain Air Bag Module To Tire
    G09787200Courtesy 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). Always install the air bag module securely.
  7. 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
    G09787201Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 5: Securing Tires With Wire
    G11428250Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
    Fig 6: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
    G09787203Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. 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.
  11. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
  12. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the curtain air bag module.
  13. 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)
    G12233752Courtesy 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.
  14. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).
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