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AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.]

AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.]

SM2335908


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Special Service Tool (SST)

49 H066 002
Deployment tool
49 B066 004
Adapter harness
49 L066 002
Adapter harness
49 G066 003
Adapter harness
Warning
• A live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may accidentally operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause serious injury. Do not dispose of a live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt. If the SSTs (Deployment tool and Adapter harness) are not available, consult the nearest Mazda representative for assistance.
Caution
• Deploying the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts inside the vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle interior. When the vehicle is not to be scrapped, always deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts outside the vehicle.
• If the vehicle is to be scrapped, or when disposing of any air bag modules or pre-tensioner seat belts, operate (deploy) them inside the vehicle by following the deployment procedure below and using the SST (Deployment tool).
• When disposing of an operated (deployed) air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt, refer to “AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DISPOSAL PROCEDURES”.



Deployment Procedure for Inside of Vehicle

1.Inspect the SST (Deployment tool). (See INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT TOOL) [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

2.Move the vehicle to an open space, away from strong winds, and close all of the vehicle doors and windows.

3.Switch the ignition off.

4.Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)].)

5.Follow the procedure below for operating (deploying) the applicable air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt.

Note
• The connector part of the air bag module and the SST (adapter wiring harness) burns out from the high heat when the inflator is operated (deployed).


Driver-side air bag module

Warning
• The driver-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy), the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module, make sure to operate (deploy) both driver-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following the procedure below.
Note
• The SSTs, two types of adapter harnesses (for inflators No.1 and No.2) and two deployment tools are to be used to operate (deploy) the driver-side air bag module.

1.Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

2.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the driver-side air bag module.

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3.Install the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

4.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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5.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

6.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

7.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

8.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) connected with 49 L066 002 (a yellow connector) of the SST (Adapter harness), and after 3 s, press the activation switch on the other SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators).

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Warning
• Verify that air bag module operation (explosive) sound occurs twice. If no operation (explosive) sound was heard or a single operation (explosive) sound was heard, both inflators would not have operated (deployed) properly. This may cause serious injury if the air bag module operates (deploy) unexpectedly. If the two operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step 8 again. If a total of two operation (explosive) sounds cannot be verified even though Step 8 is performed again, leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before approaching it again.
• The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can get burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

9.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Passenger-side air bag module

Warning
• The passenger-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy), the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module, make sure to operate (deploy) both passenger-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following the procedure below.
Note
• The SSTs, two types of adapter harnesses (for inflators No.1 and No.2) and two deployment tools are to be used to operate (deploy) the passenger-side air bag module.

1.Remove the following parts:

(1)Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [(US)].)
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2.Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

3.Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connectors.

4.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module.

5.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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6.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

7.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

8.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

9.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) connected with 49 L066 002 (a yellow connector) of the SST (Adapter harness), and after 3 s, press the activation switch on the other SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators).

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Warning
• Verify that air bag module operation (explosive) sound occurs twice. If no operation (explosive) sound was heard or a single operation (explosive) sound was heard, both inflators would not have operated (deployed) properly. This may cause serious injury if the air bag module operates (deploy) unexpectedly. If the two operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step 9 again. If a total of two operation (explosive) sounds cannot be verified even though Step 9 is performed again, leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before approaching it again.
• The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can get burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

10.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Driver-side knee air bag module

1.Remove the following parts:

(1)Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)Driver-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)Hood release lever (See HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)
(6)Driver-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [(US)].)
(7)Driver-side knee air bag module (See KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

2.Remove the driver-side knee air bag module from the air bag case.

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3.Detach the clip.

4.Remove the nuts.

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5.Remove the cover.

6.Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

7.Disconnect the driver-side knee air bag module connector.

8.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the driver-side knee air bag module.

9.Install the cover.

10.Install the nuts.

11.Install the driver-side knee air bag module. (See KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

12.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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13.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

14.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

15.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

16.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module.

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Warning
• The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can get burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

17.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Passenger-side knee air bag module

1.Remove the following parts:

(1)Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [(US)].)
(6)Passenger-side knee air bag module (See KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

2.Remove the passenger-side knee air bag module from the air bag case.

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3.Detach the clip.

4.Remove the nuts.

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5.Remove the cover.

6.Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

7.Disconnect the passenger-side knee air bag module connector.

8.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side knee air bag module.

9.Install the cover.

10.Install the nuts.

11.Install the passenger-side knee air bag module. (See KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

12.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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13.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

14.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

15.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

16.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module.

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Warning
• The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can get burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

17.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Side air bag module

1.Disconnect the side air bag module connector.

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2.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the side air bag module connector.

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3.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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4.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

5.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

6.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

7.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the side air bag module.

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Warning
• The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

8.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Curtain air bag module

1.Remove the following parts:

(1)Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)
(2)Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)Front seat belt lower anchor (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(6)B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7)Trunk side upper trim (5HB) (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(8)C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.Peel back the headliner.

3.Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

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4.Disconnect the curtain air bag module connector.

5.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the curtain air bag module.

6.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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7.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

8.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

9.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

10.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the curtain air bag module.

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Warning
• The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

11.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Front pre-tensioner seat belt

1.Remove the following parts:

(1)B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

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3.Disconnect the front pre-tensioner seat belt connector.

4.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the front pre-tensioner seat belt.

5.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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6.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

7.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

8.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.

9.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the front pre-tensioner seat belt.

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Warning
• The front pre-tensioner seat belt is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the front pre-tensioner seat belt for at least 15 min after deployment.

10.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).



Deployment Procedure for Outside of Vehicle

1.Inspect the SST (Deployment tool).

2.Switch the ignition off.

3.Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)].)

4.Follow the procedure below for operating (deploying) the applicable air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt.

Note
• The connector part of the air bag module and the SST (adapter wiring harness) burns out from the high heat when the inflator is operated (deployed).


Driver-side air bag module

Warning
• The driver-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy), the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module, make sure to operate (deploy) both driver-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following the procedure below.
Note
• The SSTs, two types of adapter harnesses (for inflators No.1 and No.2) and two deployment tools are to be used to operate (deploy) the driver-side air bag module.

1.Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

2.Wrap the wiring harness (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2} or more) at least three times around the position shown in the figure for the driver-side air bag module.

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3.Wrap the wiring harness (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2} or more) at least four times around the position shown in the figure for the wrapped wiring harness.

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4.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the driver-side air bag module.

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5.Place the driver-side air bag module on the center of the tire wheel with the padded surface facing up. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2} or more) through the wheel and the bolt installation holes of the air bag module at least 4 times.

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Warning
• If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel, serious injury may occur when the module is operated (deployed). When installing the air bag module to the tire wheel, make sure the padded surface is facing up.

6.Stack three tires without wheels on top of the tire with the driver-side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.

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7.Secure the tires with wire.

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8.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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9.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

10.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

11.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the driver-side air bag module.

12.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) connected with 49 L066 002 (a yellow connector) of the SST (Adapter harness), and after 3 s, press the activation switch on the other SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators).

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Warning
• Verify that air bag module operation (explosive) sound occurs twice. If no operation (explosive) sound was heard or a single operation (explosive) sound was heard, both inflators would not have operated (deployed) properly. This may cause serious injury if the air bag module operates (deploy) unexpectedly. If the two operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step 12 again. If a total of two operation (explosive) sounds cannot be verified even though Step 12 is performed again, leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before approaching it again.
• The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

13.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Passenger-side air bag module

Warning
• The passenger-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy), the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module, make sure to operate (deploy) both passenger-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following the procedure below.
Note
• The SSTs, two types of adapter harnesses (for inflators No.1 and No.2) and two deployment tools are to be used to operate (deploy) the passenger-side air bag module.

1.Remove the following parts:

(1)Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [(US)].)
(6)Passenger-side knee air bag module (See KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)
(7)Passenger-side front heat duct No.2 (See FRONT HEAT DUCT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)

2.Remove the passenger-side air bag module. (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

3.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module.

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4.Place the padded surface of the passenger-side air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in the figure. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2} or more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times as shown in the figure.

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Warning
• If the air bag module is not properly secured to the tire, the tires may fall over by the impact of operation (deployment) and cause serious injury. To prevent this, secure the air bag module properly with the padded surface facing the center of the tire.

5.Stack the tire with the passenger-side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the passenger-side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.

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6.Secure the tires with wire.

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7.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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8.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

9.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

10.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the passenger-side air bag module.

11.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) connected with 49 L066 002 (a yellow connector) of the SST (Adapter harness), and after 3 s, press the activation switch on the other SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators).

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Warning
• Verify that air bag module operation (explosive) sound occurs twice. If no operation (explosive) sound was heard or a single operation (explosive) sound was heard, both inflators would not have operated (deployed) properly. This may cause serious injury if the air bag module operates (deploy) unexpectedly. If the two operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step 11 again. If a total of two operation (explosive) sounds cannot be verified even though Step 11 is performed again, leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before approaching it again.
• The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

12.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Driver-side knee air bag module

1.Remove the following parts:

(1)Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)Driver-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)Hood release lever (See HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)
(6)Driver-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [(US)].)
(7)Driver-side knee air bag module (See KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

2.Remove the driver-side knee air bag module from the air bag case.

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3.Detach the clip.

4.Remove the nuts.

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5.Remove the cover.

6.Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

7.Disconnect the driver-side knee air bag module connector.

8.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the driver-side knee air bag module.

9.Install the cover.

10.Install the nuts.

11.Place the padded surface of the driver-side knee air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in the figure. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2} or more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times as shown in the figure.

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Warning
• If the air bag module is not properly secured to the tire, the tires may fall over by the impact of operation (deployment) and cause serious injury. To prevent this, secure the air bag module properly with the padded surface facing the center of the tire.

12.Stack the tire with the driver-side knee air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the driver-side knee air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.

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13.Secure the tires with wire.

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14.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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15.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

16.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

17.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the driver-side knee air bag module.

18.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module.

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Warning
• The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

19.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Passenger-side knee air bag module

1.Remove the following parts:

(1)Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [(US)].)
(6)Passenger-side knee air bag module (See KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

2.Remove the passenger-side knee air bag module from the air bag case.

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3.Detach the clip.

4.Remove the nuts.

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5.Remove the cover.

6.Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

7.Disconnect the passenger-side knee air bag module connector.

8.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side knee air bag module.

9.Install the cover.

10.Install the nuts.

11.Place the padded surface of the passenger-side knee air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in the figure. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2} or more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times as shown in the figure.

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Warning
• If the air bag module is not properly secured to the tire, the tires may fall over by the impact of operation (deployment) and cause serious injury. To prevent this, secure the air bag module properly with the padded surface facing the center of the tire.

12.Stack the tire with the passenger-side knee air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the passenger-side knee air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.

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13.Secure the tires with wire.

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14.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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15.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

16.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

17.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the passenger-side knee air bag module.

18.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module.

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Warning
• The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

19.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Side air bag module

1.Remove the following parts:

(1)Front seat (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)
(2)Front seat back trim and pad (See FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)
(3)Side air bag module (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

2.Install the nuts.

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3.Connect the side air bag module connector to either one of the SST (Adapter harness) terminals shown in the figure.

4.Put the side air bag module inside the tire and secure it to the tire by wrapping a wire (cross section of 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2} or more) through the tire and the bolt at least 4 times.

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Warning
• If the air bag module is not properly secured to the tire, the tires may fall over by the impact of operation (deployment) and cause serious injury. To prevent this, secure the air bag module properly with the padded surface facing the center of the tire.

5.Stack the tire with the side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.

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6.Secure the tires with wire.

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7.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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8.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

9.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

10.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the side air bag module.

11.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the side air bag module.

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Warning
• The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

12.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Curtain air bag module

1.Remove the following parts:

(1)Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)
(2)Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)Front seat belt lower anchor (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(6)B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7)Trunk side upper trim (5HB) (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(8)C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(9)Selector lever knob (ATX) (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(10)Shift lever knob (MTX) (See SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R].)
(11)Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(12)Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(13)Cup holder (See CUP HOLDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(14)Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(15)Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)
(16)Rear console bracket No.1 (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)
(17)Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)].)

2.Remove the curtain air bag module. (See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM – US/CANADA SPEC.].)

3.Cut off the air bag part of the curtain air bag module at the position shown in the figure.

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Warning
• Never crush the pipe on the side where it is cut. If it is crushed completely, the interior pressure of the pipe will build up and can cause it to explode during air bag module operation (deployment).

4.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the curtain air bag module.

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5.Secure the curtain air bag module to the tire, by wrapping a wire (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2} or more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times as shown in the figure.

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Warning
• If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is operated (deployed). Always install the air bag module securely.

6.Stack the tire with the curtain air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the curtain air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.

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7.Secure the tires with wire.

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8.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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9.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

10.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

11.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the curtain air bag module.

12.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the curtain air bag module.

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Warning
• The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.

13.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).


Front pre-tensioner seat belt

1.Remove the following parts:

(1)B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.Remove the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the front pre-tensioner seat belt.

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4.Put the front pre-tensioner seat belt inside the tire and secure it to the tire by wrapping a wire (cross section of 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2} or more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times.

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Warning
• If the front pre-tensioner seat belt is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the pre-tensioner part is operated (deployed). When installing the front pre-tensioner seat belt to the tire, verify that the pre-tensioner part is inside the tire.

5.Stack the tire with the front pre-tensioner seat belt on to of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the front pre-tensioner seat belt, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.

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6.Secure the tires with wire.

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7.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).

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8.Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.

9.Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.

10.Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the front pre-tensioner seat belt.

11.Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the front pre-tensioner seat belt.

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Warning
• The front pre-tensioner seat belt is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the front pre-tensioner seat belt for at least 15 min after deployment.

12.Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).