Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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AIR BAG SYSTEM
Nut Installation Note
• Tighten the nuts in the order shown in the figure.
SAS UNIT BRACKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
W 6 U 8 1 0 W 0 8
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. Remove the dashboard. (Refer to 09-17
DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the SAS unit. (Refer to 08-10 SAS UNIT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6.9— 11.7 N m {70— 120 k g fc m , 61— 104 In lbf)
W 6 U 8 1 0 W A J
1
Nut
2
SAS unit bracket
AIR BAG MODULES DEPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES
1. Install a new SAS unit. Verify that the air bag
system warning light flashes approximately 6
seconds
after the ignition switch is turned to ON.
2. If a diagnostic trouble code is indicated, perform
the appropriate AIR BAG SYSTEM ON-BOARD
DIAGNOSIS. (Refer to 08-01A AIR BAG
SYSTEM ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS.)
W 6 U 8 1 0 W 0 9
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK then back to ON
while the air bag system warning light flashes
continuously. If the procedures have been
performed correctly, the air bag system warning
light will illuminate, then turn off after
approximately 6 seconds.
4. If the light stays on, perform the deployment
authorization procedure again.
0 8 -1 0 -6