Mazda CX 7. Manual — part 319

AIR BAG SYSTEM

08-10–13

08-10

SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

• Handling the side air bag sensor 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 sensor. (See 08-10-3 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See 08-
10-5 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
3. Remove the following parts:

(1) Front scuff plate inner (See 09-17-19 FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2) Rear scuff plate inner (See 09-17-19 REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3) B-pillar lower trim (See 09-17-16 B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and

hold for 10 s or more.

7. Verify that the air bag system warning light

illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

• If the air bag system warning light does not

operate normally, refer to the on-board
diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.

Connector Removal Note

1. Disconnect the connector from the side air bag

sensor No.1 by pressing the connector tab and
pulling out the lock lever in the direction of the
arrow.

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1

Nut

2

Side air bag sensor No. 1

3

Connector
(See 08-10-13 Connector Removal Note.)

3

1

2

8.8—12.8 N·m
{89.8—130.5 kgf·cm,
77.8—113.2 in·lbf}

FRONT

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TAB

CONNECTOR

LOCK LEVER

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AIR BAG SYSTEM

08-10–14

SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

• Handling the side air bag sensor 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 sensor. (See 08-10-3 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See 08-
10-5 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
3. Remove the following parts:

(1) Rear seat (See 09-13-7 REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2) Rear scuff plate inner. (See 09-17-19 REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3) Sub trunk box (See 09-17-25 SUB TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4) Trunk end trim (See 09-17-24 TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5) Trunk side trim (See 09-17-24 TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and

hold for 10 s or more.

7. Verify that the air bag system warning light

illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

• If the air bag system warning light does not

operate normally, refer to the on-board
diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.

Connector Removal Note

1. Disconnect the connector from the side air bag

sensor No.2 by pressing the connector tab and
pulling out the lock lever in the direction of the
arrow.

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WM: CLOCK SPRING

1

Connector
(See08-10-14 Connector Removal Note.)

2

Side air bag sensor No. 2

3

Bolt

3

1

2

8.8—12.8 N·m
{89.8—130.5 kgf·cm,
77.8—113.2 in·lbf}

FRONT

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TAB

CONNECTOR

LOCK LEVER

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AIR BAG SYSTEM

08-10–15

08-10

CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
2. Remove the following parts:

(1) Driver-side air bag module (See 08-10-6 DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2) Steering wheel (See 06-14-6 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3) Column cover (See 09-17-8 COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
6. Verify that the air bag system warning light

illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

• If the air bag system warning light does not

operate normally, refer to the on-board
diagnostic system (air bag system) and
perform inspection of the system.

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CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT

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Note

• The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock spring.

1. Set the front tires straight-ahead.

Caution

• The clock spring will break if over-wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock spring.

2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.

3. From the stopped position, turn the clock spring

counterclockwise 2 3/4 turns.

1

Connector

2

Screw

3

Clock spring

3

1

2

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AIR BAG SYSTEM

08-10–16

4. Align the marks.

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CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION

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1. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

• If not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring.

Note

• When the vehicle-side connector for the clock spring is disconnected, terminals 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D are

shorted to prevent unexpected operation (deployment) of the air bag module.

ALIGNMENT MARKS

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1A

1B

1C

1D 2A

2B

2C 2D 2E

2H 3A

3B 4A

4B

5A

5B

5C 5D

5E

2G

5G 5H

Test
condi-
tion

Under
any
condi-
tion

Terminal

: Continuity

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