Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 19

Fig. 72: 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
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 byproduct 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

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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. 73: Putting 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.

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. 74: Inspecting 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 SST INSPECTION REFERENCE TABLE , replace the SST (49 H066
002) because it has a malfunction.

SST INSPECTION REFERENCE TABLE

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

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Fig. 75: Inspecting Activation Switch
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3

Press the activation switch.

On

Off

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