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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 418 (AIR BAG SYSTEM)SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)NOTES

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Side Air Bag Sensor Removal/Installation (Standard Deployment Control System): Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor. (See SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See SERVICE CAUTIONS .)

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
Disconnect the negative: battery cable and wait for i min or more.
Remove the B-pillar lower trim. (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Removing Side Air Bag Sensor (Standard Deployment Control System) - With Torque Specification
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- When a new side air bag sensor has been installed, perform the air bag module deployment authorization procedure. (See AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES (STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM) .)
Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and then goes off.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic function. (See FOREWORD (STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM) .)

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.