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Air Bag System: Removal & Installation Mazda MX-5 NC

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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 16

Scheme 16
Scheme 16
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 16).
  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 «RESTRAINTS -- ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC»(ref-244523) system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: Connector Removal Note
Scheme 17: 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 .) If the passenger-side air bag module is installed with debris in the module, it may be scattered when the air bag module operates (deploys), causing injury. Verify that there is no debris in the passenger-side air bag module before installation. If a damaged passenger-side air bag module is installed, the vehicle may be damaged or the passenger may be injured when the air bag module operates (deploys). Verify that the passenger-side air bag has no damage before installation. 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 18

Scheme 18
Scheme 18
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  4. Remove the glove compartment. (See «GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S01520918242006092400000).)
  5. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 18).
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  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, refer to «RESTRAINTS -- ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC»(ref-244523) system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.

Scheme 19

Scheme 19: Passenger-side Air Bag Module Removal Note
Scheme 19: Passenger-side Air Bag Module Removal Note
  1. Remove the passenger-side air bag module in the order indicated below. Disengage the tab locks by sliding the passenger-side air bag module upward. Slide the passenger-side air bag module rearward. Remove the passenger-side air bag module by pulling it from the backside and then down.

Connector Removal Note

  1. Using a flathead screwdriver, pry out the connector stopper plate.
  2. Disconnect the connector.

Cap Installation Note

  1. The cap cannot be reused. Replace the cap with a new one when the cap or the passenger-side air bag module has been removed.

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 20

Scheme 20
Scheme 20

Scheme 21

Scheme 21
Scheme 21
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  4. Remove the seat. (See «SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244525-S19284171462006092400000).)
  5. Detach the tab (Scheme 20)and remove the connector from the seat connector.
  6. Partially peel back the seat back trim.
  7. Partially peel back the seat back pad.
  8. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 21).
  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 s and goes out. If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to «RESTRAINTS -- ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC»(ref-244523) system (air bag system) 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 .)

Scheme 22

Scheme 22
Scheme 22
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  4. Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244484-S25657913212006092400000).)
  5. Remove the fresh-air duct. (See «INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244455-S24513161252006092400000).)
  6. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 22).
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  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 «RESTRAINTS -- ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC»(ref-244523) system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.

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 SAS control 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 23

Scheme 23
Scheme 23
  1. Perform SAS control module configuration when replacing it. (See «SAS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATIONS»(ref-244489-S16953471932006092400000).)
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  3. Remove the battery cover.
  4. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  5. Remove the following parts: Console (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S13223079142006092400000).) Side wall (See «SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S26287572182006092400000).) Console panel (See «CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S42244014272006092400000).)
  6. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 23).
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. 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-244489-S16953471932006092400000).)
  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 «RESTRAINTS -- ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC»(ref-244523) system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.

Scheme 24

Scheme 24: SAS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION
Scheme 24: SAS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION
  1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2 (16-pin).
  2. Select "Module programming" from the menu.
  3. Select "Programmable Module Installation".
  4. Select the following items and perform procedure according to the directions on the WDS screen. Item "RCM"

Scheme 25

Scheme 25: SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 25: SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 26

Scheme 26
Scheme 26
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  4. Remove the driver's seat. (See «SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244525-S19284171462006092400000).)
  5. Detach the tab (Scheme 25)and remove the connector from the seat connector.
  6. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 26).
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 27

Scheme 27: Seat Track Position Sensor Installation Note
Scheme 27: Seat Track Position Sensor Installation Note
  1. Verify that the seat track position sensor is not contacting the metal plate.

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 WDS or equivalent. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION .)

Scheme 28

Scheme 28
Scheme 28
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 28).
  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 29

Scheme 29
Scheme 29
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  4. Remove the quarter trim. (See «QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S16800164452006092400000).)
  5. Remove the scuff plate. (See «SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S39395734462006092400000).)
  6. Remove the tire house trim. (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S22602763862006092400000).)
  7. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 29).
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and hold for 5 s or more.
  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 «RESTRAINTS -- ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC»(ref-244523) system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.

Scheme 30

Scheme 30: CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 30: CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  3. Remove the following parts: Driver-side air bag module (See «DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244489-S36157782332006092400000).) Steering wheel (See «STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244476-S08528774112006092400000).) Column cover (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S03023275402006092400000).)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 30).
  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 «RESTRAINTS -- ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC»(ref-244523) system (air bag system) 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-244489-S00670493562006092400000) .)

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