Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]

WARNING:

Handling 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 .)

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more .
Remove the following parts:
1. Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Center console box (See CENTER CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Center console (See CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Shift lever knob (MTX)
8. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Side panel (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
13. Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

Fig 1: Passenger Side Airbag Module Mounting With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the nuts.
Remove the brackets.
Remove the bolts.
Lift the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (1) as shown below.

Fig 2: Lifting Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (2) and detach the hook (front) from the instrument panel.
Rotate the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (3).

Fig 3: Rotating Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Press the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (4) and rotate it in the direction of arrow (5).
Pull the passenger-side air bag module downward (6) and remove it.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition to ON.
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 system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FOREWORD [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)