Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 4

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.  

2. Remove the battery cover.  

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . (See BATTERY 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

4. Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 12 . 

system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag 
module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR 
BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)  

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If the passenger-side air bag module is installed with debris in the 
module, it may be scattered when the air bag module operates 
(deploys), causing injury. Verify that there is no debris in the 
passenger-side air bag module before installation.  

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If a damaged passenger-side air bag module is installed, the vehicle 
may be damaged or the passenger may be injured when the air bag 
module operates (deploys). Verify that the passenger-side air bag 
has no damage before installation.  

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Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the passenger-
side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible 
that inflator No.2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing 
of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment 
procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No.1 and 2.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 12: View Of Passenger-Side Air Bag Module & Components (With Torque Specifications)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

7. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.  

8. 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, refer to RESTRAINTS -- ON-BOARD 
DIAGNOSTIC system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.  

PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the passenger-side air bag module in the order indicated below. 

1. Disengage the tab locks by sliding the passenger-side air bag module upward.  

2. Slide the passenger-side air bag module rearward.  

3. Remove the passenger-side air bag module by pulling it from the backside and then down. 

Fig. 13: View Of Passenger-Side Air Bag Module 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

CONNECTOR REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Using a flathead screwdriver, pry out the connector stopper plate. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 14: Prying Out Connector Stopper Plate 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

2. Disconnect the connector.  

CAP INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. The cap cannot be reused. Replace the cap with a new one when the cap or the passenger-side air bag 

module has been removed.  

SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

WARNING:

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Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate 
(deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read 
the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling 
the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) 
(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)  

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If the side air bag module is installed with debris in the seat back, 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata