Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual - part 2

 

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Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual - part 2

 

 

Fig. 3: Locating Driver-Side Air Bag Clockspring Connectors 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.  

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1997 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Mazda - Air Bag Restraint System

  

Fig. 4: Locating Passenger-Side Air Bag Connectors 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

ACTIVATING SYSTEM 

Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected. Connect Orange and Blue passenger-side air bag module 
connectors. See Fig. 4 . Install glove compartment. Connect driver-side air bag Orange and Blue clockspring 
connectors. See Fig. 3 . Install lower cover panel. Connect negative battery cable. See SYSTEM 
OPERATION CHECK
 . 

DISPOSAL PROCEDURES 

DEPLOYED AIR BAG 

Wrap deployed air bag module in a plastic bag and dispose of as you would any other part. Wear gloves and 
safety glasses when handling air bag module.

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1997 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Mazda - Air Bag Restraint System

  

SCRAPPED VEHICLE 

INSPECTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL 

1. Connect Red deployment tool clip to battery positive terminal. Connect Black deployment tool clip to 

battery negative terminal. Observe deployment tool lights. Green light should be on with Red light off.  

2. Connect deployment tool connector "A" to connector "B". See Fig. 5 . Green light should be off with Red 

light on. Press deployment tool activation switch. Green light should be on with Red light off.  

3. If deployment tool lights function as described, it is safe to use deployment tool to activate air bag. If 

deployment tool lights do not function as described, DO NOT use deployment tool. Replace deployment 
tool with another unit and repeat procedure.  

Driver-Side Air Bag 

1. Before deploying air bag, inspect operating condition of Deployment Tool (49 H066 002). See 

INSPECTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL under DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. Ensure vehicle is in an 
open space and away from other vehicles and people. Open doors. Open convertible top (if equipped). 
Disconnect negative battery cable.  

2. Remove lower center panel. Disconnect clockspring connectors from driver-side air bag. See Fig. 3 .  

3. Connect deployment tool (49 H066 002) to clockspring connector. See Fig. 5 . Connect Red deployment 

tool clip to battery positive terminal. Connect Black deployment tool clip to battery negative terminal. 
Verify deployment tool Red light is on.  

4. Ensure all persons are at least 20 feet from vehicle. Press deployment tool activation switch to deploy air 

bag. Because of heat generated from air bag deployment, wait at least 15 minutes before handling 
deployed air bag module.  

NOTE:

When scrapping vehicles with an undeployed air bag(s), air bag(s) must be 
deployed inside vehicle.

NOTE:

Deployment tool should always be inspected for proper operation before 
deploying air bag.

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1997 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Mazda - Air Bag Restraint System

  

Fig. 5: Air Bag Deployment Tool Connector Identification 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.  

Passenger-Side Air Bag 

1. Before deploying air bag, inspect operating condition of Deployment Tool (49 H066 002). See 

INSPECTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL under DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. Ensure vehicle is in an 
open space and away from other vehicles and people. Open doors. Open convertible top (if equipped). 
Disconnect negative battery cable.  

2. Remove glove compartment. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connectors. See Fig. 4 . Connect 

deployment tool connector to passenger-side air bag connector. See Fig. 5 . Connect Red deployment tool 
clip to battery positive terminal. Connect Black deployment tool clip to battery negative terminal. Verify 
deployment tool Red light is on.  

3. Ensure all persons are at least 20 feet from vehicle. Press deployment tool activation switch to deploy air 

bag. Because of heat generated from air bag deployment, wait at least 15 minutes before handling 
deployed air bag module.  

POST-COLLISION INSPECTION 

POST-COLLISION AIR BAG SAFETY INSPECTION 

Action

Components

Replace After Deployment

Air Bag Module(s), Air Bag Sensor Unit

Inspect & If Damaged, Replace Component (Even 

Clockspring, Impact Sensors & Sensor Mountings, 

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1997 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Mazda - Air Bag Restraint System

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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