If the side air bag sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled, the side air bag may
accidentally operate (deploy) and cause injury, or the system may fail to operate normally and
cause a serious accident. Do not subject the side air bag sensor to shock or disassemble the sensor.
Because a sensor is built into the side air bag sensor, once the air bag has operated (deployed) due
to a collision or other causes, the side air bag sensor must be replaced with a new one even if the
used one does not have any visible external damage or deformation. If the side air bag sensor is
reused, the side air bag may not operate (deploy) normally, which could result in a serious accident.
Always replace the side air bag sensor with a new one. The side air bag sensor cannot be bench-
checked or self-checked.
PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT INSPECTION
Inspecting a pre-tensioner seat belt using a tester can operate (deploy) the pre-tensioner seat belt,
which may cause serious injury. Do not use a tester to inspect a pre-tensioner seat belt. Always use
the on-board diagnostic function to diagnose the pre-tensioner seat belt for malfunctions.
Fig. 5: Inspecting Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt Using Tester Caution
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS
AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata
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