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Air Bag System: Removal & Installation Mazda 3 BL

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DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling the air bag module improperly can accidentally 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 WARNINGS ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS ).

Scheme 10

Scheme 10
Scheme 10
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  6. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the «ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (RESTRAINTS)»(ref-345271) and perform inspection of the system.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: Connector Removal Note
Scheme 11: Connector Removal Note
  1. Using a flathead screwdriver, pry out the connector stopper plate.
  2. Disconnect the connector.

PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling the air bag module improperly can accidentally 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 WARNINGS ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS ). Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the passenger-side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible that inflator No.2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No.1 and 2.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
Scheme 12
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
  3. Remove the following parts: A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39724553262009102000000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .) Front side trim (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39582742522009102000000) .) Decoration panel (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S26486634232009102000000) .) Glove compartment (See «GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S25078258972009102000000) .) Dashboard center panel (without car-navigation system) (See «DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S41236132522009102000000) .) LCD unit (with car-navigation system) (See «LCD UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345255-S02941047042009102000000) .) Dashboard garnish (See «DASHBOARD GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34296068682009102000000) .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table. PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE COMPONENTS 1 Bolt 2 Passenger-side air bag module 3 Nut 4 Bracket
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the «ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (RESTRAINTS) -- MAZDA3»(ref-345271) and perform inspection of the system.

SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling 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 WARNINGS ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS ). 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.

Scheme 13

Scheme 13
Scheme 13
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
  3. Remove the front seat. (See «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S02590681772009102000000) .)
  4. Remove the seat cushion frame. (See «FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-345253-S08719387842009102000000) .)
  5. Partially peel back the seat back trim.
  6. Partially peel back the seat back pad.
  7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  10. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the «ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (RESTRAINTS) -- MAZDA3»(ref-345271) and perform inspection of the system.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: Connector Removal Note
Scheme 14: Connector Removal Note
  1. Detach the tab as shown in the figure and remove the connector from the front seat connector.

CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling the air bag module improperly can accidentally 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 WARNINGS ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS ).

Scheme 15

Scheme 15
Scheme 15
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
  3. Remove the following parts: Console (4 door) (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S09223885732009102000000) .) A-pillar trim (See «A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39724553262009102000000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .) Rear scuff plate (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) .) B-pillar lower trim (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05968899652009102000000) .) Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345252-S37398683842009102000000) .) B-pillar upper trim (See «B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S07634143762009102000000) .) Rear seat (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S27657366472009102000000) .) Trunk side upper trim (5 door) (See «TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S16631368612009102000000) .) C-pillar trim (See «C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18929710872009102000000) .) Map light (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S18086223702009102000000) .) Interior light (See «INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S02205632032009102000000) .) Sunvisor (See «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S06443361722009102000000) .) Assist handle (See «ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S14925466612009102000000) .) Headliner (See «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S16496888782009102000000) .) Head impact pad (See «HEAD IMPACT PAD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S14579443612009102000000) .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the «ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (RESTRAINTS)»(ref-345271) and perform inspection of the system.

CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the crash zone sensor. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS ).

Note. The hood latch is attached together with the crash zone sensor and is therefore removed when the sensor is removed. This may cause incorrect positioning of the hood after installation of the sensor. To ensure proper positioning of the hood, place alignment marks on the hood latch and shroud panel before removing the crash zone sensor.

Scheme 16

Scheme 16
Scheme 16
  1. Place alignment marks on the hood latch and shroud panel.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the «ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (RESTRAINTS) -- MAZDA3»(ref-345271) and perform inspection of the system.

Crash Zone Sensor Installation Note

  1. Align the alignment marks on the hood latch and shroud panel made prior to removal, and install the crash zone sensor.
  2. Refer to "HOOD ADJUSTMENT" and verify that the gap and height difference between the hood and body are within the specifications. Adjust the hood if necessary. (See «HOOD ADJUSTMENT»(ref-345250-S14364023802009102000000) .)

SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling the SAS control module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belt, 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 WARNINGS ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS ).
CAUTIONHandling the SAS control module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. If configuration is not completed before removing the SAS control module, DTC B2477 will be displayed.

Scheme 17

Scheme 17
Scheme 17
  1. Perform SAS control module configuration when replacing it. (See «SAS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION»(ref-345267-S02366920952009102000000) ).
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
  4. Remove the console. (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S09223885732009102000000) .)
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If the SAS control module is replaced, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 20 s or more after completing the configuration. (See «SAS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION»(ref-345267-S02366920952009102000000) ).
  8. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the «ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (RESTRAINTS) -- MAZDA3»(ref-345271) and perform inspection of the system.

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: SAS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION
Scheme 18: SAS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 connector.
  2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS. When using the IDS (laptop PC) Select "Module Programming". When using the PDS (Pocket PC) Select "Programming". Select "Module Programming".
  3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order. Select "Programmable Module Installation". Select "RCM".
  4. Perform the configuration according to the directions on the screen.
  5. Retrieve the DTCs by the M-MDS, then verify that there is no DTC present. If a DTC (s) is detected, perform the applicable DTC inspection. (See «DTC DISPLAY»(ref-345271-S19447340242009102000000) .)

SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTIONWhen the seat weight sensor control module is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION ).

Scheme 19

Scheme 19
Scheme 19
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
  3. Remove the front passenger's seat. (See «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S02590681772009102000000) .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling the side air bag sensor 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 side air bag sensor. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS ). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS ).

Scheme 20

Scheme 20
Scheme 20
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
  3. Remove the front scuff plate. (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .)
  4. Remove the rear scuff plate. (See «REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S34770097052009102000000) .)
  5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim. (See «B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05968899652009102000000) .)
  6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and hold for 5 s or more. CAUTION: When turning the ignition switch to the ON position after replacing the side air bag sensor, performing the following operations will cancel the sensor code over-write, which could cause the air bags to fail to operate (deploy). The ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position before the ignition switch is held in the ON position for 5 s or more. The engine is started. If the above operations are performed and the sensor code over-write is canceled, it will be necessary to replace the sensor again.
  9. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the «ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (RESTRAINTS) -- MAZDA3»(ref-345271) and perform inspection of the system.

Scheme 21

Scheme 21: CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 21: CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
  2. Remove the following parts: Driver-side air bag module (See «DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345267-S05911320512009102000000) ). Steering wheel (See «STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345219-S02633973402009102000000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .) Front side trim (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39582742522009102000000) .) Lower panel (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05584420032009102000000) .) Column cover (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S35932273802009102000000) .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  6. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the «ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (RESTRAINTS) -- MAZDA3»(ref-345271) and perform inspection of the system.

Clock Spring Installation Note

CAUTIONIf the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring could over-wind and break when the steering wheel is turned. Always adjust the clock spring after installing it.
  1. Adjust the clock spring after installing it. (See «CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT»(ref-345267-S33139715362009102000000) ).

Scheme 22

Scheme 22: Steering Angle Sensor Removal Note
Scheme 22: Steering Angle Sensor Removal Note
  1. Detach the tabs at the four locations shown in the figure and remove the steering angle sensor.

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