WARNING:
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more
..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Remove the trunk board..
b. Remove the trunk end trim..
c. Remove the rear scuff plate..
d. Remove the trunk side trim..
4. Remove the bolt.

5. Disconnect the connector..
6. Remove the side air bag sensor.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
9. 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..
Connector Disconnect Note
1. Press the area (1) indicated by the arrow and slide it as shown in the figure (2).

2. Lift up the location shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver (3) and disconnect the connector (4).
Side Air Bag Sensor No. 1 Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control
System]
Side Air Bag Sensor [Standard Deployment Control System]Instrument Cluster Operation Record
Purpose
The instrument cluster operation record stores the record of the illumination
or flashing of the warning light.
Function
The operation record is stored by the instrument cluster and displayed using
the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS).
The instrument ...
Roof Carrier Bracket Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (with sunroof system).
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front map light.
d. Sunvisor.
e. Front scuff plate.
f. Rear scuff plate.
g. B-pillar lower trim.
h. Adjust anchor cover.
i. Upper anchor i ...
Front Buckle Removal/Installation
Driver-side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
2. Remove the front seat..
3. Disconnect the front buckle connector.
4. Remove the bolt.
5. Remove the front buckle.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger-side (with buckle switch) ...