Component Locations

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Component Locations
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Component Location
Clockspring On steering column, behind steering wheel
Driver-side air bag module Center of steering wheel
Passenger-side air bag module Right side of instrument panel, above glove box
Restraints control module On tunnel, under center of instrument panel
Seat belt pretensioners Integrated with front seat belt retractors
Side air bag modules Outboard bolster of both front seat backs
Side crash sensors In right & left B-pillars
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