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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 43 (AIR BAG SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONRESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM)INSTALLATION
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Restraints Control Module (RCM): Installation

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B4000, 2002 Mazda B3000, and 2002 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable devices, verify system. See VERIFY SYSTEM  under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check AIR BAG warning light for proper system function. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  .
Fig 1: Removing Restraints Control Module (RCM)
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