MX-5 Miata L4-2.0L (2008)
Service Precautions/Service Warnings (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS) See: Service Precautions/Service Cautions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
4. Remove the glove compartment.
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.
8. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
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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.
Passenger-side Air Bag Module Removal Note
1. Remove the passenger-side air bag module in the order indicated below.
1. Disengage the tab locks by sliding the passenger-side air bag module upward.
2. Slide the passenger-side air bag module rearward.
3. Remove the passenger-side air bag module by pulling it from the backside and then down.
Connector Removal Note
