Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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AIR BAG SYSTEM
AIR BAG MODULES DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES
Note
• If the SSTs (Deployment Tool and Harness
Adapter) are not available, consult the nearest
Mazda representative for assistance.
Deployment Procedures for Inside of Vehicle
1. Inspect the SST (Deployment Tool). (Refer to
08 -1 0 INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT
TOOL).)
2. Move the vehicle to an open space, away from
strong winds and close all vehicle doors and door
glass.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
4. 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.
5. Follow the appropriate procedure for deploying the
driver-side or passenger-side air bag modules.
Driver-side air bag module
• Remove the lower panel, disconnect the clock
spring connector, and then connect the SST
(Harness Adapter) to the clock spring as shown.
Passenger-side air bag module
• Remove the glove compartment, disconnect the
passenger-side air bag module connector and
then connect the SST (Harness Adapter) to the
passenger-side air bag module as shown.
_ PASSENGER-SIDE
AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR
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V A W
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6. C o n n e c t th e
SST
(D e p lo y m e n t Tool) to th e
SST
(Harness Adapter).
7. Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment Tool)
to the positive battery terminal and the black clip
to the negative battery terminal.
8. Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment
Tool) is illuminated.
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9. Make sure ail persons are standing at least 6 m
(20 ft} from the vehicle.
10. Press the activation switch on the SST
(Deployment Tool) to deploy the air bag module.
Deployment Procedures for Outside of Vehicle
1. Inspect the SST (Deployment Tool). (Refer to
08-10 INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT
TOOL).)
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
3. 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.
4. Follow the appropriate procedure for deploying the
driver-side air bag or passenger-side air bag
modules.
Driver-side air bag module
1. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (Refer to
08-10 DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Install the two bolts to the driver-side air bag
module.
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