Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: 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..

• 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.

NOTE:

• When replacing the passenger-side air bag module after the deployment, replace it together with the mid-wiring harness.

• When removing the passenger-side air bag module, perform the procedure in the posture shown in the figure.

  

  
  

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more

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3. Remove the following parts:

a. Front scuff plate (passenger-side).

b. Front side trim (passenger-side).

c. Glove compartment.

d. Decoration panel.

e. Dashboard under cover.

f. Lower panel (passenger-side).

g. Front heat duct (passenger-side).

h. Blower unit.

4. Disconnect the connector.

5. Remove clips A.

6. Remove clip B while opening the tabs outward using snap ring pliers.

7. Remove the nuts.

8. Remove the bracket.

9. Remove screws A and B while visually verifying the screw positions..

10. Pull the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove hooks A from the dashboard while spreading the dashboard in the direction of the arrow (1).

11. Move the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (3) and detach hooks B from the dashboard.

12. Set the passenger-side air bag module bracket aside from the dashboard duct (5) while sliding the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of the arrow (4).

13. Remove the passenger-side 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, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system..

Screw Installation Note

NOTE:

• The passenger-side air bag module fixing screws are set in the back side of the dashboard. Affix packing tape to phillips screwdriver so that the screws do not fall off while performing the work.

1. Insert a phillips screwdriver into the screw groove and fix it with packing tape.

2. Tighten the screw halfway.

3. Remove the packing tape.

CAUTION:

• If the packing tape is left in the vehicle when tightening the screw, it may become a source of noise. When tightening the screw, remove the packing tape so that it does not remain in the vehicle.

4. Tighten the screw completely.