Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 10

Fig. 34: Clock Spring Continuity Reference Table 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

Fig. 35: Identifying Clock Spring Connector Terminals 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT 
PROCEDURES 

WARNING:

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A live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may 
accidentally operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause 
serious injury. Do not dispose of a live (undeployed) air bag module 
and pre-tensioner seat belt. If the SSTs (Deployment tool and 
Adapter harness) are not available, consult the nearest Mazda 
representative for assistance.  

 

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If the vehicle is to be scrapped, or when disposing of any air bag modules or pre-tensioner seat belts, 
operate (deploy) them inside the vehicle by following the deployment procedure below and using the SST
(Deployment tool).  

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When disposing of an operated (deployed) air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt, refer to AIR BAG 
MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DISPOSAL PROCEDURES .  

DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE FOR INSIDE OF VEHICLE 

1. Inspect the SST (Deployment tool). (See INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT TOOL) .)  

2. Move the vehicle to an open space, away from strong winds, and close all of the vehicle doors and 

windows.  

3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.  

4. Remove the battery cover.  

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

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

6. Follow the procedure below for operating (deploying) the applicable air bag module or pre-tensioner seat 

belt.  

DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

1. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Connect the SSTs (Adapter harness) to the driver-side air bag module as shown in Fig. 36 .  

3. Install the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

CAUTION:



Deploying the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts inside 
the vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle interior. When the 
vehicle is not to be scrapped, always deploy the air bag modules and 
pre-tensioner seat belts outside the vehicle.  

WARNING:



The driver-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator 
is forced to operate (deploy), the other may operate (deploy) 
accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag 
module, make sure to operate (deploy) both driver-side air bag 
module inflators simultaneously, following the procedure below.  

NOTE:

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The SSTs , two types of adapter harnesses (for inflators No.1 and No.2) 
and two deployment tools are to be used to operate (deploy) the driver-
side air bag module.  

 

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Fig. 36: Connecting SSTs (Adapter Harness) To Driver-Side Air Bag Module 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

4. Connect the SSTs (Deployment tool) to the SSTs (Adapter harness). 

Fig. 37: Connecting SSTs (Deployment tool) To SSTs (Adapter Harness) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

5. Connect both SSTs (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.  

6. Verify that the red lamp on both SSTs (Deployment tool) is illuminated.  

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

8. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) connected with 49 L066 002 (a yellow 

 

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connector) of the SST (Adapter harness), and after 3 s , press the activation switch on the other SST
(Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators). 

Fig. 38: Identifying Activation Switch 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

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

PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

WARNING:



Verify that air bag module operation (explosive) sound occurs 
twice. If no operation (explosive) sound was heard or a single 
operation (explosive) sound was heard, both inflators would 
not have operated (deployed) properly. This may cause serious 
injury if the air bag module operates (deploy) unexpectedly. If 
the two operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform 
Step 8 again. If a total of two operation (explosive) sounds 
cannot be verified even though step 8 is performed again, leave 
the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before 
approaching it again.  

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The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated 
(deployed). You can get burned. Do not touch the air bag 
module for at least 15 min after deployment.  

WARNING:



The passenger-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one 

 

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