Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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AIR BAG SYSTEM
CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Remove the column cover.
3. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (Refer to
0 8 -1 0 DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to 06-12
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal. (Refer to
CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT.)
W 6 U 8 1 0 W 0 6
1 Connector
2 Screw
3 Clock spring
SAS UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
•
Handling the SAS unit improperly can
accidently deploy the air bag modules
which may cause serious injury. Read AIR
BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before
handling the SAS unit. (Refer to 08-10 AIR
BAG SYSTEM SERVICE 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 the rear console. (Refer to 09-17 REAR
CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the side wall.
5. Remove In the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
8. Verify that the air bag system warning light
illuminates for approximately 6 seconds then
goes off.
9. If the air bag system warning light remains on,
remains off, or continuously flashes after service,
there are malfunctions in the system. Repeat the
inspection again. (Refer to 08 -0 1 A AIR BAG
SYSTEM ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS.)
1 Connector
2 Nut
tor
Installation Note
3
SAS unit
W 6 U 8 1 0 W 0 7
W 6 U 8 1 0 W A H
0 8 -1 0 -5