Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual — part 3

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE

Removal

Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING &
ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove driver-side air bag module nuts. Disconnect driver-side air bag
module connector. Disconnect support rope. See Fig. 6 . Remove driver-side air bag module.

If Air Bag Did Not Deploy)

Steering Column, Steering Wheel, Wiring Harness

Comments

DO NOT attempt wiring harness repairs. Replace

entire harness. Impact sensors must always be

installed with arrow on sensor facing front of

vehicle.

WARNING:

Follow air bag service precautions to prevent accidental air bag
deployment and personal injury. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS .

WARNING:

DO NOT install driver-side air bag module unless DTC 6 is set. This can
cause accidental deployment of the air bag. Verify DTC 6 is indicated
before installing driver-side air bag module.

NOTE:

After replacing components, check system to ensure proper operation. See
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS .

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1997 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Mazda - Air Bag Restraint System

Fig. 6: Removing Driver-Side Air Bag Module
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Installation

1. Connect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch on. Verify that Air Bag warning light comes on for 6

seconds and then goes off. Verify that DTC 6 is set. If another diagnostic trouble code is set, perform
appropriate diagnosis and testing. See DIAGNOSIS .

2. If DTC 6 is set, turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait for

one minute. Connect driver-side air bag connector. Install support rope and driver-side air bag module.
Tighten air bag module retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

3. Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Check AIR BAG

warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE

WARNING:

DO NOT install passenger-side air bag module unless DTC 7 is set. This
can cause accidental deployment of the air bag. Verify DTC 7 is indicated
before installing passenger-side air bag module.

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1997 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Mazda - Air Bag Restraint System

Removal

Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING &
ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove passenger-side air bag module retaining bolts. See Fig. 7 .
Remove passenger-side air bag module.

Fig. 7: Removing Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1997 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Mazda - Air Bag Restraint System

Fig. 8: Connecting SST (490839285) To Clockspring Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Installation

1. Connect leads of SST (490839285) to terminals B and C of clockspring connector. Set resistance of SST

(490839285) to 2 ohms. Connect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch on. Verify that air bag
warning light comes on for 6 seconds and then goes Off. See Fig. 8 .

2. Verify that DTC 7 is set. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable and

wait for one minute. Install passenger-side air bag module and retaining bolts. Activate air bag system.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

3. Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Check AIR BAG

warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

SAS UNIT

Removal

1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING &

ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1997 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Mazda - Air Bag Restraint System