Air Bag Module Deployment Procedure

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

1. Inspect the SST (Deployment Tool). (See INSPECTION OF 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 control module to deplete its stored power.
4. Follow the appropriate procedure for deploying the driver-side air bag or passenger-side air bag modules.

Side Air Bag Module
1. Remove the side air bag module. (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)





2. Install the nuts to the 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 module is facing the center of the tire.





3. Tie the side air bag module to the tire with the module facing the center of the tire. Wrap the wire through the tire and around the nuts at least four times.





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





5. Stack the tire with the side air bag module on top of two tires. Stack a tire on top of three tires. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.





6. Tie all tires together with wire.





7. Connect the SST (Deployment Tool) to the SST (Adapter Harness).
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) from the tire.
11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment Tool) to deploy the side air bag module.