Pressure Sensor Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System - Us/CANADA Spec.]: Notes

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WARNING:

Handling the pressure 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 pressure sensor. (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.] .)

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the front door trim. (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the pressure sensor connector. (See Pressure Sensor Connector Disconnect Note .)

Fig 1: Pressure Sensor Connector And Pressure Sensor Location
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the front door module panel. (See FRONT DOOR MODULE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
While pressing the tab of the front door module panel in the direction of arrow (1), rotate the pressure sensor in the direction of arrows (2).

Fig 2: Pressing Tab Of Front Door Module Panel
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the pressure sensor.

Fig 3: Removing Pressure Sensor
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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. (See FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.)] .)