Deployment Procedures For Outside of Vehicle

NOTE: If the SST (Deployment tool) is not available, consult the nearest Mazda representative for assistance.

1. Inspect the SST (Deployment tool). (Refer to INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT TOOL).)
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute to allow the backup power supply of the SAS unit to deplete its stored power.
4. Follow the appropriate procedure for deploying the driver-side air bag module or passenger-side air bag module.

Driver-side air bag module
1. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)






2. Install the bolts to the driver-side air bag module.

WARNING: If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel, serious injury may occur when the module is deployed. When Installing the air bag module to the tire wheel, make sure the module is lacing up.






3. Place the driver-side air bag module on the center of the tire wheel with the module facing up. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap the wire harness through the wheel and around the bolt at least tour times.






4. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the driver-side air bag module as shown.






5. Stack three tires on top of the tire with the driver-side air bag module. Stack another tire that has a wheel on top of the four tires.






6. Tie all tires together with wire.
7. Connect the red clip of the SST (Deployment tool) to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
8. Verify that the red light on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
9. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the tires.






10. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to deploy the driver-side air bag module.