Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 6

Fig. 18: View Of SAS Control Module Components (With Torque Specifications) 
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7. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

8. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 

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If the SAS control module is replaced, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 20 s or more 
after completing the configuration. (See SAS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION .)  

9. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. 

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If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to RESTRAINTS -- ON-
BOARD DIAGNOSTIC system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.  

SAS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION 

1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 Connector. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 19: Identifying DLC-2 Location 
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2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS. 

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When using the IDS (Laptop PC) 

1. Select "Programming".  

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When using the PDS (Pocket PC) 

1. Select "Programming".  

2. Select "Module Programming".  

3. Then Select the "Programmable Module Installation" and "RCM" from the screen menu.  

4. Perform the configuration according to the directions on the screen.  

5. Retrieve DTCs using the M-MDS, then verify if DTCs are present. 

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If a DTC is present, perform the applicable DTC inspection.  

SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.  

2. Remove the battery cover.  

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . (See BATTERY 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

4. Remove the driver's seat. (See SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

5. Detach the tab as shown in Fig. 20 and remove the connector from the seat connector. 

Fig. 20: Detaching Seat Connector Tab & Removing Connector From Seat Connector 
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6. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 21 . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 21: Removing Connector From Seat Connector 
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7. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR INSTALLATION NOTE 

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Verify that the seat track position sensor is not contacting the metal plate. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata