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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.

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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. (See FLOWCHART .)

CONNECTOR A REMOVAL NOTE

1. Using a flathead screwdriver, pry out the connector stopper plate.

2. Disconnect the connector.

Fig. 10: Prying Out Connector Stopper Plate Using Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

2. Front console box mat (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX MAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Indicator panel (See INDICATOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

WARNING:



Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the
air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag
system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag
module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR
BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

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Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the passenger-
side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible
that inflator No.2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing
of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment
procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No.1 and 2.

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4. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

5. Center panel (See CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

6. Front scuff plate inner (RH) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

7. Front side trim (RH) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

8. Dashboard under cover (Passenger side) (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

9. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

10. Side panel (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

11. Dashboard garnish (See DASHBOARD GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

12. HF/TEL unit (See HANDS-FREE TELEPHONE (HF/TEL) UNIT

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (vehicles with HF/TEL system)

4. Remove the bolts.

5. Remove the screws.

6. Remove the clips.

7. Remove the connector.

8. Remove the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

10. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

11. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

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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. (See FLOWCHART .)

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Fig. 11: Identifying Passenger-Side Air Bag Module, Connector & Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more .

3. Slide hook A upward and remove it from hook B.

4. Open the fastener.

Fig. 12: Identifying Hooks
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

5. Insert a flathead screwdriver between hook C and the frame.

6. Pull the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure.

7. Remove the hook C.

8. Remove the hook D.

9. Remove the hook E.

WARNING:



Handling the 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 air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)
(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)



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.

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Fig. 13: Inserting Flathead Screwdriver Between Hook C & Frame
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

10. Remove the hook F.

11. Partially peel back the seat back trim.

Fig. 14: Identifying Hook F
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

12. Remove in the nuts.

13. Partially peel back the seat back pad.

14. Remove the side air bag module.

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