Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Side Air Bag Sensor Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]

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).