Mazda 6 2002, Workshop Manual

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T–132
AIR BAG SYSTEM
Driver-side air bag module
Warning
•
The driver-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy),
the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag
module, make sure to operate (deploy) both driver-side air bag module inflators simultaneously,
following the procedure below.
1. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See T–120 DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION .)
2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the driver-
side air bag module as shown in the figure,
3. Place the driver-side air bag module on the center
of the tire wheel with the module facing up. To
secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap
the wire harness through the wheel and around
the bolt installation hole at least four times.
Warning
•
If the air bag module is not properly
installed to the tire wheel, serious injury
may occur when the module is deployed.
When installing the air bag module to the
tire wheel, make sure the module is
facing up.
4. Stack three tires on top of the tire with the air bag
module. Stack another tire that has a wheel on
top of the four tires.
5. Tie all tires together with wire.
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