Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 13

Fig. 48: Connecting SSTs (Adapter Harness) To Driver-Side Air Bag Module 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

3. Place the driver-side air bag module on the center of the tire wheel with the padded surface facing up. To 

secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm

2

 {0.002 in

2

 } or more ) 

through the wheel and the bolt installation holes of the air bag module at least 4 times . 

WARNING:



If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel, 
serious injury may occur when the module is operated 
(deployed). When installing the air bag module to the tire 
wheel, make sure the padded surface is facing up.  

 

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2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 49: Placing Driver-Side Air Bag Module On Center Of Tire Wheel 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

4. Stack three tires without wheels on top of the tire with the driver-side air bag module, and then stack 

another tire with a wheel on the very top. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 50: Stacking Tires Without Wheels On Top Of Tire With Driver-Side Air Bag Module 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

5. Secure the tires with wire. 

 

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2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 51: Tying Tires Together With Wire 
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6. Connect the SSTs (Deployment tool) to the SSTs (Adapter harness).  

7. Connect both SSTs (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive 

battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.  

8. Verify that the red lamp on both SSTs (Deployment tool) is illuminated.  

9. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata