Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1274

SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
• Handling the side air bag sensor 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 side air bag sensor. (See 08-10-3 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See 08-
10-5 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
3. Remove the following parts:
(1) Rear seat (See 09-13-7 REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2) Rear scuff plate inner. (See 09-17-19 REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3) Sub trunk box (See 09-17-25 SUB TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4) Trunk end trim (See 09-17-24 TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5) Trunk side trim (See 09-17-24 TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1 Connector
(See08-10-14 Connector Removal Note.)
2 Side air bag sensor No. 2
3 Bolt
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and
hold for 10 s or more.
7. Verify that the air bag system warning light
illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
• If the air bag system warning light does not
operate normally, refer to the on-board
diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.
Connector Removal Note
1. Disconnect the connector from the side air bag
sensor No.2 by pressing the connector tab and
pulling out the lock lever in the direction of the
arrow.
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WM: CLOCK SPRING
08-10–14
AIR BAG SYSTEM
3
1
8.8—12.8 N·m
2
{89.8—130.5 kgf·cm,
77.8—113.2 in·lbf}
TAB
LOCK LEVER
CONNECTOR
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FRONT
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