Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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AIR BAG SYSTEM
• A live air bag module placed face down on a
surface is dangerous. If the air bag module
deploys, the motion of the module can cause
serious injury. Always face the front surface
up to reduce the motion of the module in case
it accidently deploys.
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SAS Unit Handling
•
Installing a connected SAS unit is dangerous.
Movement generated during installation can
cause the crash sensor inside the unit to send
an electrical signal to the air bag modules.
This will deploy the air bag modules, which
may result in serious injury. Therefore, before
connecting the SAS unit, firmly mount the unit
to the vehicle.
• Disconnecting the SAS unit connector or
removing the SAS unit with the ignition switch
ON can cause the air bag modules to deploy,
which may seriously injure you. Before
disconnecting the SAS unit connector or
removing the SAS unit, turn the ignition
switch to LOCK, then disconnect the negative
battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute
to allow the backup power supply of the SAS
unit to deplete its stored power.
• Once an air bag is deployed due to an
accident or other causes, the SAS unit must
be replaced with a new one even if the used
one does not have any external signs of
damage. The used SAS unit may have been
damaged internally which may cause
improper operation, resulting in major injuries
or even death. The used SAS unit cannot be
bench-checked or self-checked.
DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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Warning
• Handling the air bag module improperly
can accidently deploy the air bag module
which may cause serious injury. Read AIR
BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before
handling the air bag module. (Refer to
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WARNINGS.)
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for
more than 1 minute to allow the backup power
supply of the SAS unit to deplete its stored power.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
6. Verify that the air bag system warning light
illuminates for approximately 6 seconds then
goes off.
7. If the air bag system warning light remains on,
remains off, or continuously flashes after
sen/icing, there are malfunctions in the system.
Repeat inspection again. (Refer to 08-01A AIR
BAG SYSTEM ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS.)
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1 Bolt
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Installation Note
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Connector
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Driver-side air bag module
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