Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 36

4. Stack the tire with the pre-tensioner seat belt on to of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a

wheel on top of the tire with the pre-tensioner seat belt, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the
very top.

Fig. 76: Placing Tires
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5. Secure the tires with wire.

Fig. 77: Securing Tires With Wire
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6. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness) .

7. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive

battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

8. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

9. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

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Fig. 78: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
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10. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the pre-tensioner seat belt.

11. Disconnect the SSTs (Deployment tool) from the SSTs (Adapter harness) .

Fig. 79: Identifying Activation Switch
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AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES

WARNING:



A live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may
accidentally operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause
serious injury. Always refer to the "AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-
TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES" and dispose
of air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts in a deployed
condition.



The air bag modules and the pre-tensioner seat belts are very hot
immediately after they are deployed. You can be burned. Do not
touch an air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt for at least 15
min after deployment.



Pouring water on the deployed air bag module and pre-tensioner
seat belt is dangerous. The water will mix with the residual gases to

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1. Remove the deployed air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt.

2. Put the air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt in a plastic bag, seal the bag, and then dispose of it.

Fig. 80: Placing Air Bag Module Or Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt In Plastic Bag
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INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT TOOL)

1. Before using the SST (49 H066 002), inspect its operation .

form a gas that can make breathing difficult. Do not pour water on
the deployed air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt.



The deployed air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may contain
deposits of sodium hydroxide, a caustic by product of the gas-
generated combustion. If this substance gets into your eyes or on
your hands, it can cause irritation and itching. When handling the
deployed air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt, wear gloves
and safety glasses.



Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in both the driver
and passenger-side air bag modules, depending on the impact force,
it is possible that inflator No.2 might not operate (deploy). Before
disposing of the air bag module, always follow the inflator
deployment procedures and verify the complete operation
(deployment) of inflators No.1 and 2.

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Fig. 81: Identifying SST (Deployment Tool)
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Follow the steps below to inspect the SST (49 H066 002) .



If not as indicated in the table, replace the SST (49 H066 002) because it has a malfunction .

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

WARNING:



Do not use a malfunctioning SST (49 H066 002), otherwise
it could cause the air bag module or pre-tensioner seat
belt to accidentally operate (deploy).

CAUTION:



Because the permissible voltage for the SST (49 H066 002)
is 12 V, do not connect a 24 V power source because it will
damage the SST. Always connect only a 12 V power
source.

Step

Inspection procedure

Light

condition

Green Red

1

Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the
black clip to the negative battery terminal.

On

Off

2 Connect connectors A and B.

Off

On

3 Press the activation switch.

On

Off

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