6 V6-3.7L (2009)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair
Air Bag Module and Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt Deployment Procedures
AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES
WARNING:
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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 and pre-tensioner seat belt. If the SSTs (Deployment tool and Adapter harness) are not
available, consult the nearest Mazda representative for assistance.
CAUTION:
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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.
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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).
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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: Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Tools and Equipment
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 to off.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
5. Follow the procedure below for operating (deploying) the applicable air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt.
Driver-side Air Bag Module
WARNING:
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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:
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The SSTs, two types of adopter 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: Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Driver-Side Air Bag
Module Removal/Installation
2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the driver-side air bag module as shown in the figure.
3. Install the driver-side air bag module. See: Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Driver-Side Air Bag Module
Removal/Installation
4. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
