Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 9

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5. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.  

7. 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.  

CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Adjust the clock spring after installing it. (See CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT .)  

CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT 

1. Set the front tires straight-ahead. 

2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops. 

CAUTION:

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If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring 
could over-wind and break when the steering wheel is turned. Always 
adjust the clock spring after installing it.  

NOTE:

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The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the 
clock spring.  

CAUTION:

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The clock spring will break if over-wound. Do not forcibly turn 
the clock spring.  

 

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2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 31: Turning Clock Spring Clockwise 
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3. From the stopped position, turn the clock spring counterclockwise 2 3/4 turns . 

 

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Fig. 32: Turning Clock Spring Counterclockwise 2 3/4 Turns 
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4. Align the mark on the clock spring with the mark on the outer housing. 

 

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Fig. 33: Aligning Mark On Clock Spring With Mark On Outer Housing 
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CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION 

1. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Remove the clock spring. (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in Fig. 34 . 

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If not as indicated in Fig. 34 , replace the clock spring.  

NOTE:

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When the vehicle-side connector for the clock spring is 
disconnected, terminals 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent 
unexpected operation (deployment) of the air bag module.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata