Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 19

Fig. 72: Identifying Activation Switch 
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AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DISPOSAL 
PROCEDURES 

WARNING:



A live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may 
accidentally operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause 
serious injury. Always refer to the AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-
TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES and dispose 
of air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts in a deployed 
condition.  

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The air bag modules and the pre-tensioner seat belts are very hot 
immediately after they are deployed. You can be burned. Do not 
touch an air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt for at least 15 
min after deployment.  

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Pouring water on the deployed air bag module and pre-tensioner 
seat belt is dangerous. The water will mix with the residual gases to 
form a gas that can make breathing difficult. Do not pour water on 
the deployed air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt.  



The deployed air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may contain 
deposits of sodium hydroxide, a caustic byproduct of the gas-
generated combustion. If this substance gets into your eyes or on 
your hands, it can cause irritation and itching. When handling the 

 

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1. Remove the deployed air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt.  

2. Put the air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt in a plastic bag, seal the bag, and then dispose of it. 

Fig. 73: Putting Air Bag Module Or Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt In Plastic Bag 
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INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT TOOL) 

1. Before using the SST (49 H066 002), inspect its operation. 

deployed air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt, wear gloves 
and safety glasses.  

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Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in both the driver 
and passenger-side air bag modules, depending on the impact force, 
it is possible that inflator No. 2 might not operate (deploy). Before 
disposing of the air bag module, always follow the inflator 
deployment procedures and verify the complete operation 
(deployment) of inflators No. 1 and 2.  

 

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2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 74: Inspecting SST (Deployment Tool) 
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 

1. Follow the steps below to inspect the SST (49 H066 002). 

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If not as indicated in SST INSPECTION REFERENCE TABLE , replace the SST (49 H066 
002) because it has a malfunction.  

SST INSPECTION REFERENCE TABLE 

WARNING:



Do not use a malfunctioning SST (49 H066 002), otherwise it 
could cause the air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt to 
accidentally operate (deploy).  

CAUTION:



Because the permissible voltage for the SST (49 H066 002) is 12 
V, do not connect a 24 V power source because it will damage 
the SST. Always connect only a 12 V power source.  

Step

Inspection procedure

Light condition

Green

Red

1

Connect the power supply red clip to the positive 
battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative 
battery terminal.

On

Off

2

Connect connectors A and B.

Off

On

 

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Fig. 75: Inspecting Activation Switch 
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3

Press the activation switch.

On

Off

 

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