Curtain Air Bag Module Removal/Installation: 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.

WARNING:

Handling the curtain air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. Refer to AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) Refer to AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. A-pillar trim Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Sunvisor Refer to SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front map light (dual light type) Refer to FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Assist handle Refer to ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front scuff plate Refer to FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear scuff plate Refer to REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. B-pillar lower trim Refer to B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Adjust anchor cover Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Upper anchor installation bolt on the seat belt Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. B-pillar upper trim Refer to B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Rear seat cushion Refer to REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Lower anchor installation bolt on the rear center seat belt Refer to REAR CENTER SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Rear seat back Refer to REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
14. Rear package tray Refer to REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
15. Trunk board (with trunk board) Refer to TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
16. Trunk covering Refer to TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
17. Bass-box (with Bose ®) Refer to BASS-BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
18. Trunk box Refer to TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
19. Trunk end trim Refer to TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
20. Trunk side trim Refer to TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
21. C-pillar trim Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
22. Headliner Refer to HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

Fig 1: Lifting Locking Device Using Flathead Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the curtain air bag module connector.
Remove the clip. Refer to CLIP REMOVAL NOTE .)

Fig 2: Identifying Curtain Air Bag Module Connector, Clip And Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove bolts A.
Remove bolt B.
Remove bolt C.
Move guide A in the order of arrows (1), (2), and (3) shown in the figure, and remove it from the body.

Fig 3: Moving Guide A
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Remove guide B from the body.
Move guide C in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and remove it from the body.
Remove the curtain air bag module.
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)] .)