Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 3

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Incorrectly repairing an air bag wiring harness can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag
module and pre-tensioner seat belts. If a problem is found in the air bag wiring harness, always
replace the wiring harness with a new one.

Fig. 8: Identifying Air Bag Wiring Harness Repair Caution
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) INDICATOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)

3. Remove the following parts:

1. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

2. Center panel unit (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

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

4. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 9 .

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2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 9: View Of Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator & Components
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

2. Remove the battery cover.

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . (See BATTERY

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)

4. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 10 .

WARNING:

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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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2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 10: View Of Driver-Side Air Bag Module & Components (With Torque Specifications)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

7. 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 RESTRAINTS -- ON-
BOARD DIAGNOSTIC system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.

CONNECTOR REMOVAL NOTE

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

Fig. 11: Prying Out Connector Stopper Plate
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

2. Disconnect the connector.

PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING:

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Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the
air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata