Side Air Bag Sensor 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 side air bag sensor 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 side air bag sensor. 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:
- Front scuff plate Refer to FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Rear scuff plate Refer to REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- B-pillar lower trim Refer to B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the bolt.
- Disconnect the connector. Refer to CONNECTOR DISCONNECT NOTE .)
- Remove the side air bag 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)] .)