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SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM]

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Warning

• Handling the side air bag module 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 side air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

• If the side air bag module is installed with debris in the seat back, the foreign material may be scattered when the side air bag module operates (deploys), causing injury. Verify that there is no foreign material in the seat back before installing the side air bag module.

Note

• The SRS air bag system can be identified by whether or not the seat track position sensor is present.

― Standard deployment control system: Without seat track position sensor

― Two-step deployment control system: With seat track position sensor

1. Perform the following procedure. (without Mazda M Hybrid)

(1) Switch the ignition off.

(2) Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(E)].)

2. Perform the following procedure. (with Mazda M Hybrid, with seat warmer system)

(1) Verify if the ground plate needs to be disconnected and if it does, disconnect it. (See GROUND PLATE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)].)

4. Disconnect the side air bag module connector.

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5. Remove the front seat back trim and seat back pad. (See FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)].)

6. Remove the nuts.

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7. Remove the side air bag module.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

10. 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 DTC INSPECTION.)