Crash Zone Sensor Removal/Installation: Passenger-side: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Bend back the front over fender. Refer to FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) Refer to FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front bumper. Refer to FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) Refer to FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Crash Zone Sensor Cover And Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the cover.
Remove the bolt.

Fig 2: Identifying Crash Zone Sensor, Connector And Bolt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the connector. Refer to CONNECTOR DISCONNECT NOTE .)
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)] .)