Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation: Notes

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Notes
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WARNING:
  • Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGSΒ .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONSΒ .)
  • If the side air bag module is installed with debris in the seat back, the foreign material may be scattered when the side air bag module operates (deploys), causing injury. Verify that there is no foreign material in the seat back before installing the side air bag module.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
  4. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the seat back trim.
  6. Remove the seat back pad.
  7. Remove the nut.
  8. Remove the side air bag module.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  11. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 sΒ  and then goes out.
    • If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.
      Fig 1: Side-Air Bag Module With Torque Specifications
      G05545422Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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