Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 16

Fig. 60: View Of Nuts On Side Air Bag Module & SST (Adapter Harness) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

3. Place the padded surface of the side air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in Fig. 61 . To 

secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm

2

 {0.002 in

2

 } or more ) 

through the tire and around the bolts at least 4 times . 

WARNING:



If the air bag module is not properly secured to the tire, the 
tires may fall over by the impact of operation (deployment) and 
cause serious injury. To prevent this, secure the air bag 
module properly with the padded surface facing the center of 
the tire.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 61: Placing Padded Surface Of Side Air Bag Module Facing Center Of Tire 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

4. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the side air bag module as shown in Fig. 62 . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 62: Connecting SST (Adapter Harness) To Side Air Bag Module 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

5. Stack the tire with the side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel 

on top of the tire with the side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 63: Stacking Tire With Side Air Bag Module On Top Of Tires Without Wheels 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

6. Secure the tires with wire. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata