Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 11

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

2. Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.  

3. Connect the SSTs (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in Fig. 39 .  

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

Fig. 39: Connecting SSTs (Adapter Harness) To Passenger-Side Air Bag Module 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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 passenger-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 
passenger-side air bag module.  

 

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Fig. 40: 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 

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. 41: Identifying Activation Switch 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

 

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

SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

1. Disconnect the seat connector.  

2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the side air bag module as shown in Fig. 42 . 

Fig. 42: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Side Air Bag Module 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

WARNING:

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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 be burned. Do not touch the air bag 
module for at least 15 min after deployment.  

 

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

4. 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.  

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

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

Fig. 43: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

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

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

 

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