Driver Air Bag Module

WARNING:
- A live (undeployed) air bag module may accidentally deploy when it Is disposed of and cause serious injury. Do not dispose of a live (undeployed) air bag module. If the SSTs (Deployment Tool and Adapter Harness) are not available, consult the nearest Mazda representative for assistance.

NOTE:
- When disposing of a deployed air bag module, refer to air bag module disposal procedure. (See AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL PROCEDURE.)

Deployment Procedures for Inside of Vehicle
1. Inspect the SST (Deployment Tool). (See Air Bag Systems Tools and Equipment Inspection of SST (Deployment Tool).Tools and Equipment
2. Move the vehicle to an open space, away from strong winds, and close all of the vehicle's doors and windows.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
4. 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.

Driver-side air bag module
1. Remove the column cover.
2. Disconnect the clock spring connector.





3. Connect the SST (Adapter Harness) to the clock spring as shown.





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