Air Bag Module and Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt Deployment Procedures

AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES

WARNING: A live (undeployed) air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt may accidentally deploy when it is disposed of and cause serious injury. Do not dispose of a live (undeployed) air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt. If the SSTs (Deployment tool and Adapter harness) are not available, consult the nearest Mazda representative for assistance.

CAUTION: Deploying the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts inside the vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle interior. When the vehicle is not to be scrapped, always deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts outside the vehicle.

- When the vehicle is to be scrapped, deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts inside the vehicle. (See Deployment Procedure for Inside of Vehicle (Only When Vehicle Is To Be Scrapped).
- When the vehicle is not to be scrapped, deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts outside the vehicle.

NOTE: When disposing of a deployed air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt, refer to the disposal procedure. Air Bag Module and Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt Disposal Procedures

Deployment Procedure for Inside of Vehicle (Only When Vehicle Is To Be Scrapped).)

1. Inspect the SST (Deployment tool).
2. Move the vehicle to an open space, away from strong winds, and close all of the vehicle's doors and windows.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
5. Follow the appropriate procedure for deploying the driver-side air bag module, passenger-side air bag module, side air bag module, curtain air bag module, or pre-tensioner seat belt.

Driver-side air bag module

WARNING: The driver-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy), the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module, make sure to operate (deploy) both driver-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following the procedure below.

NOTE: The SSTs, two types of adapter harnesses (for inflators No. 1 and No. 2) and two deployment tools are to be used to operate (deploy) the driver-side air bag module.

1. Remove the driver-side air bag module.

2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the driver-side air bag module as shown in the figure.
3. Install the driver-side air bag module.

4. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
5. Connect both SSTs (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
6. Verify that the red lamp on both SSTs (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
7. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m (20 ft) away from the vehicle.
8. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) connected with 49 LO66 002 (a yellow connector) of the SST (Adapter harness), and after 3 s, press the activation switch on the other SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators).

WARNING:
- Verify that air bag module operation (explosive) sound occurs twice. if no operation (explosive) sound was heard or a single operation (explosive) sound was heard, both inflators would not have perated (deployed) properly. This may cause serious injury because the air bag module may operate (deploy) accidentally. if the two operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step operate (deploy) accidentally. if the two operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step 8 again. In case that the two operation (explosive) sounds in total are not verified even though Step 8 is performed again, leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before getting near it again.
- The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can get burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

9. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).

Passenger-side air bag module

WARNING: The passenger-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy), the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module, make sure to operate (deploy) both passenger-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following the procedure below.

NOTE: The SSTs, two types of adapter harnesses (for inflators No. 1 and No. 2) and two deployment tools are to be used to operate (deploy) the passenger-side air bag module.

1. Remove the glove compartment.
2. Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.

3. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in the above figure.

4. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
5. Connect both SSTs (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
6. Verify that the red lamp on both SSTs (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
7. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m (20 ft) away from the vehicle.
8. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) connected with 49 LO66 002 (a yellow connector) of the SST (Adapter harness), and after 3 s, press the activation switch on the other SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators).

WARNING:
- Verify that air bag module operation (explosive) sound occurs twice. If no operation (explosive) sound was heard or a single operation (explosive) sound was heard, both inflators would not have operated (deployed) properly. This may cause serious injury because the air bag module may operate (deploy) accidentally. If the two operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step 8 again. In case that the two operation (explosive) sounds in total are not verified even though Step 8 is performed again, leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before getting near it again.
- The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

9. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).
10. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
11. Perform Steps 5 through 8, in order to deploy the passenger-side air bag module.

Side air bag module

1. Disconnect the side air bag module connector.

2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the side air bag module.

3. Connect the SST (Deployment too) to the SST (Adapter harness).
4. Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
5. Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
6. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m(20 ft) from the vehicle.

7. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the side air bag module.

Curtain air bag module (sport sedan)

1. Remove the tire house trim.

2. Disconnect the curtain air bag module connector.
3. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the curtain air bag module.

4. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
5. Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
6. Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
7. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m (20 ft) from the vehicle.

8. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the curtain air bag module.

Curtain air bag module (5-Door, sport wagon)

1. Remove the trunk side trim. (5-Door)
2. Remove the headliner. (Sport Wagon)

3. Disconnect the curtain air bag module connector.

4. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the curtain air bag module.

5. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
6. Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
7. Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
8. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m (20 ft) from the vehicle.

9. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the curtain air bag module.

Pre-tensioner seat belt

1. Remove the B-pillar lower trim.

2. Remove the pre-tensioner seat belt and connect the SST (Adapter harness) to it as shown in the above figure.
3. Install the pre-tensioner seat belt.

8. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt.

Deployment Procedure for Outside of Vehicle

1. Inspect the SST (Deployment tool).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
4. Follow the appropriate procedure for deploying the driver-side air bag module, passenger-side air bag module, side air bag module, curtain air bag module, or pre-tensioner seat belt.

Driver-side air bag module

WARNING: The driver-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy), the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module, make sure to operate (deploy) both driver-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following the procedure below.

1. Remove the driver-side air bag module.

2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the driver-side air bag module as shown in the figure,

3. Place the driver-side air bag module on the center of the tire wheel with the module facing up. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap the wire through the wheel and around the bolt installation hole at least 4 times.

WARNING: If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel, serious injury may occur when the module is deployed. When installing the air bag module to the tire wheel, make sure the module is facing up.

4. Stack three tires on top of the tire with the air bag module. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.

5. Tie all tires together with wire.

6. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
7. Connect both SSTs (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
8. Verify that the red lamp on both SSTs (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
9. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m (20 ft) away from the vehicle.

10. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) connected with 49 LO66 002 (a yellow connector) of the SST (Adapter harness), and after 3 s, press the activation switch on the other SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators).

WARNING:
- Verify that air bag module operation (explosive] sound occurs twice. If no operation (explosive) sound was heard or a single operation (explosive) sound was heard, both inflators would not have operated (deployed) properly. This may cause serious injury because the air bag module may operate (deploy) accidentally. If the two operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step 10 again. In case that the two operation (explosive) sounds in total are not verified even through Step 10 is performed again, leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before getting near it again.
- The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

11. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).

Passenger-side air bag module

WARNING: The passenger-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy), the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module, make sure to operate (deploy) both passenger-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following the procedure below.

1. Remove the passenger-side air bag module.

2. Install the bolts to the passenger-side air bag module.

3. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in the figure.

4. Tie the passenger-side air bag module to the tire with the module facing the center of the tire. Wrap the wire through the tire and around the bolts at least 4 times.

WARNING: If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is deployed, When installing the air bag module to the tire, make sure the module is facing the center of the tire.

5. Stack the tire with the passenger-side air bag module on top of two tires. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.

6. Tie all tires together with wire.

7. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
8. Connect both SSTs (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to positive battery terminal, and the black clip to negative battery terminal.
9. Verify that the red lamp on the SSTs (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
10. Make sure all persons are standing at least (20 ft) away from the vehicle.

11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) connected with 49 LO66 002 (a yellow connector) of the SST (Adapter harness), and alter 3s, press the activation switch on the other SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators).

WARNING:
- Verify that air bag module operation (explosive) sound occurs twice. If no operation (explosive) sound was heard or a single operation (explosive) sound was heard. both inflators would not have operated (deployed) properly. This may operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step 11 again. In case that the two operation (explosive) sounds in total are not verified even though Step 11 is performed again, leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before getting near it again.
- The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

12. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).
13. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
14. Perform Steps 13 through 11, in order to deploy the passenger-side air bag module.

Side air bag module

1. Remove the side air bag module.
2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the side air bag module as shown in the figure.

3. Tie the side air bag module to the tire with the module facing the center of the tire. Wrap the wire through the tire and around the bracket at least 4 times.

WARNING: If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is deployed. When installing the air bag module to the tire, make sure the module is facing the center of the tire.

4. Stack the tire with the side air bag module on top of two tires. Stack a tire on top of three tires. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.

5. Tie all tires together with wire.

6. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
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.
9. Make sure all 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 side air bag module.

Curtain air bag module (sport sedan)

1. Remove the curtain air bag module.

2. Secure the curtain air bag module in a vise, and cut off the deployment section, as shown in the figure.

WARNING: Be sure not to collapse the pipe on the side where it is cut. If it is collapsed, the interior pressure of the pipe will build up and can cause it to explode during air bag modular deployment.

4. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the curtain air bag module as shown in the figure.

5. Stack the tire with the curtain air bag module on top of two tires. Stack a tire on top of three tires. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.

6. Tie all tires together with wire.

7. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
8. Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
9. Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
10. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m(20 ft) from the vehicle.

11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the curtain air bag module.

Curtain air bag module (5-door, sport wagon)

1. Remove the curtain air bag module.

3. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the curtain air bag module as shown in the figure.

4. Tie the side air bag module to the tire with the module facing the center of the tire. Wrap the wire harness through the tire and around the bracket at least 4 times.

WARNING: If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is deployed. When installing the air bag module to the tire, make sure the module is facing the downward.

5. Stack the tire with the curtain air bag module on top of two tires. Stack a tire on top of three tires. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.

6. Tie all tires together with wire.

11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the curtain air bag module.

Pre-tensioner seat belt

1. Remove the pre-tensioner seat belt.

WARNING: If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the pre-tensioner part is deployed. When installing the pre-tensioner seat belt to the tire, make sure the pre-tensioner part is inside the tire.

2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the pre-tensioner seat belt as shown in the figure.

3. With the pre-tensioner part inside the tire, tie the pre-tensioner seat belt to the tire. Wrap the wire through the tire and around the pre-tensioner seat belt at least 4 times.

4. Stack the tire with the pre-tensioner seat belt on top of two tires. Stack a tire on top of the three tires. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.

5. Tie all tires together with wire.

10. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt.