Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 35

5. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the curtain air bag module as shown in the figure. 

Fig. 68: Connecting SST To Curtain Air Bag Module 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

6. Secure the curtain air bag module to the tire, by wrapping a wire (cross section 1.25 mm

2

 {0.002 in

2

 } or 

more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times as shown in the figure. 

(deployment). 

Fig. 67: Identifying Curtain Air Bag Module Dimension 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

WARNING:



If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious 
injury may occur when the module is operated (deployed). 
Make sure to install the air bag module securely. 

 

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7. Stack the tire with the curtain air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a 

wheel on top of the tire with the curtain air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the 
very top. 

Fig. 70: Placing Tire 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

8. Secure the tires with wire. 

Fig. 69: Securing Curtain Air Bag Module To Tire 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

 

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Fig. 71: Securing Tires With Wire 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

9. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness) .  

10. Connect the SST (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.  

11. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.  

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

Fig. 72: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

13. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the curtain air bag module. 

14. Disconnect the SSTs (Deployment tool) from the SSTs (Adapter harness) . 

 

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Fig. 73: Identifying Activation Switch
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PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT 

1. Remove the pre-tensioner seat belt. 

(See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the pre-tensioner seat belt as shown in the figure. 

Fig. 74: Connecting SST To Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

3. Put the pre-tensioner seat belt inside the tire and secure it to the tire by wrapping a wire (cross section of 

1.25 mm

2

 {0.002 in

2

 } or more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times . 

WARNING:



If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not properly installed to the tire, 
serious injury may occur when the pre-tensioner part is 
operated (deployed). When installing the pre-tensioner seat belt 
to the tire, make sure the pre-tensioner part is inside the tire. 

Fig. 75: Placing Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt Inside Tire 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

 

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