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Deployment Procedures

AIR BAG MODULE DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE

NOTE: If the SST (Deployment tool) is not available, consult the nearest Mazda representative for assistance.

Deployment Procedures for Inside of Vehicle

1. Inspect the SST (Deployment tool). (See INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT TOOL).)
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.
5. Follow the appropriate procedure for deploying the driver-side air bag module or passenger-side air bag module.

Driver-side air bag module




1. Disconnect the clock spring connector.




2. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the clock spring as shown in the figure.




3. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
4. Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
5. Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
6. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.
7. 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 front side trim, disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector and then connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as indicated shown in the figure.




2. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
3. Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
4. Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
5. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 if) away from the vehicle.
6. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the air bag module.

Side air bag module




1. Disconnect the side air bag module connector.
2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the side air bag module.




3. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
4. Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
5. Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
6. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} from the vehicle.




7. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the side air bag module.

Deployment Procedures for Outside of Vehicle

1. Inspect the SST (Deployment tool). (See INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT TOOL).)
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
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 module or passenger-side air bag module.

Driver-side air bag module

1. Remove the driver-side air bag module.




2. Position the driver-side air bag module on the tire wheel with its pad facing upward, Wrap the wire harness through the tire wheel and around the bolts four times to secure the 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 module is facing up.




3. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the driver-side air bag module as indicated in the table.




4. Stack 3 tires on top of the tire with the driver-side air bag module. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the 4 tires.




5. Tie all tires together with wire.
6. Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
7. Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
8. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the tires.




9. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the driver-side air bag module.

Passenger-side air bag module

1. Remove the passenger-side air bag module. (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.




2. Install the bolts 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 module is facing the center of the tire.




3. Tie the air bag module to the tire with the module facing the center of the tire. Wrap the wire harness through the tire and around the air bag module bolts at least 4 times.




4. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as indicated shown in the figure.




5. Stack the tire with the passenger-side air bag module on top of 2 tires. Stack a tire on top of the 3 tires. Stack another 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 (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} away from the tires.




11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the passenger-side air bag module.

Side air bag module

1. Remove the side air bag module. (Refer to 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 harness 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 in the figure.




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 tires.




11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the side air bag module.
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