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

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 seat. (See SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Detach the tab as shown in Fig. 15 and remove the connector from the seat connector. 

Fig. 15: Detaching Tab 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

6. Partially peel back the seat back trim.  

7. Partially peel back the seat back pad.  

8. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 16 . 

the foreign material may be scattered when the side air bag module 
operates (deploys), causing injury. Verify that there is no foreign 
material in the seat back before installing the side air bag module.  

 

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2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 16: View Of Side Air Bag Module & Components (With Torque Specifications) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

10. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.  

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

CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.  

2. Remove the battery cover.  

WARNING:

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Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy 
the air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure 
you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before 
handling the crash zone sensor. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE 
WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)  

 

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

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

4. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Remove the fresh-air duct. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

6. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 17 . 

Fig. 17: View Of Crash Zone Sensor & Components (With Torque Specifications) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

8. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.  

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

SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

 

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1. Perform SAS control module configuration when replacing it. (See SAS CONTROL MODULE 

CONFIGURATIONS .)  

2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.  

3. Remove the battery cover.  

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

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

5. Remove the following parts: 

1. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

6. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 18 . 

WARNING:



Handling the SAS control module improperly can accidentally 
deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belt, which may 
seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and 
cautions before handling the SAS control module. (See AIR BAG 
SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE 
CAUTIONS .)  

CAUTION:



Handling the SAS control module improperly can accidentally deploy 
the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously 
injure you. If configuration is not completed before removing the SAS 
control module, DTC B2477 will be displayed.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata