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..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more
..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
4. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (with sunroof).
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front map light.
d. Sunvisor.
e. Front scuff plate.
f. Rear scuff plate.
g. B-pillar lower trim.
h. Front seat belt adjuster cover.
i. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.
j. B-pillar upper trim.
k. Assist handle.
l. Trunk board.
m. Trunk end trim.
n. Trunk side trim.
o. D-pillar trim.
p. C-pillar trim.
5. Remove the headliner..
6. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.


7. Disconnect the connector.
8. Remove the clip..
9. Remove bolts A.
10. Remove bolts B.
11. Pull hook A in the direction shown in the figure and remove it from the body.
12. Pull hook B in the direction shown in the figure and remove it from the body.
13. Remove the curtain air bag module.
14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
15. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
16. 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 the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system..
Clip Removal Note
1. Pull out the pin with flathead screwdriver as shown in the figure.

2. Insert a flathead screwdriver into shown in the figure.

3. While pulling the curtain air bag in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure (1), detach tabs by prying with a flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (2) (3).

4. Remove the clip from the body.
Crash Zone Sensor [Standard Deployment Control System]
Curtain Air Bag Module [Standard Deployment Control System]Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Inspection [2 Wd]
Installation Visual Inspection
1. Inspect the following items:
If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
a. Excessive play of the ABS wheel-speed sensor
b. Deformation of the ABS wheel-speed sensor
Clearance Inspection
1. Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor.
2. M ...
Money-Saving Suggestions
How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel.
Use these suggestions to help save money on fuel and repairs.
• Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Keep the engine tuned. Follow the maintenance
sched ...
Fuel Injection Control System
Outline
Performs optimum fuel injection according to engine operation conditions.
The PCM determines the engine operation conditions based on the signals from
each input device and drives the fuel injectors at the optimal fuel injection
time (fuel injection amount) and the fuel ...