Deployment Procedures For Outside of Vehicle

NOTE:
If the SSTs (Deployment Tool and Harness Adapter) are not available, consult the nearest Mazda representative for assistance.

1. Inspect the SST (Deployment Tool).
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute to allow the backup power supply of the SAS unit to deplete its stored power.
4. Follow the appropriate procedure for deploying the driver-side air bag module or passenger-side air bag module.

Driver-side air bag module
1. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) Driver Side - Air Bag Module
2. Install the two bolts to the driver-side air bag module.

WARNING:
If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel, serious injury may occur when the module is deployed. When installing the air bag module to the tire wheel, make sure the front of the module is facing up.

3. Tie the air bag module to the tire wheel with the front of the module facing up. Wrap the wire through the wheel and around the air bag module bolt at least 4 times.

4. Connect the SST (Harness Adapter) to the driver- side air bag module as shown.

5. Stack 3 tires on top of the tire with the attached air bag module. Stack a tire that has a wheel on top of the 4 tires.
6. Tie all tires together with wire.

7. Connect the SST (Deployment Tool) to the SST (Harness Adapter).

STEP 3:

10. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m (20 ft) away from the tire.
11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment Tool) to deploy the air bag module.

Passenger-side air bag module
1. Remove the passenger-side air bag module. (Refer to PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) Passenger Side - Air Bag Module
2. Install the bolts or nuts to the passenger-side air bag module.

WARNING:
If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is deployed. When installing the air bag module to the tire, make sure the center of the module is facing up.

3. Tie the air bag module to the tire with the center of the module facing up. Wrap the wire through the tire and around the air bag module bolt or nut at least 4 times.

4. Connect the SST (Harness Adapter) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown.

5. Stack the tire with the attached passenger-side air bag module on top of 2 tires. Stack a tire on top of the 3 tires. Stack a tire that has a wheel on top of the 4 tires.

6. Tie all tires together with wire.

7. Connect the SST (Deployment Tool) to the SST (Harness Adapter).

STEP 3:

8. Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment Tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
9. Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment Tool) is illuminated.
10. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m (20 ft) away from the vehicle.
11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment Tool) to deploy the passenger-side air bag module.