Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 96

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A live (undeployed) air bag module placed with its deployment surface to ground is dangerous. If
the air bag module were to accidentally operate (deploy), it could cause serious injury. Always
place a live (undeployed) air bag module with its deployment surface up.
Fig. 4: Precaution For Air Bag Module Handling
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SIDE AIR BAG MODULE HANDLING
Before removing the side air bag module or disconnecting the side air bag module connector,
always turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, disconnect the negative battery cable, and
then wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete
its stored power.
When a side air bag module operates (deploys) due to a collision, the interior of the seat back (pad,
frame, trim) may become damaged. If a side air bag does not operate (deploy) normally from a seat
back that has been reused, a serious accident may result. After a side air bag has operated
(deployed), always replace both the side air bag module and the seat back (pad, frame, trim) with
new parts. After servicing, verify that the seat operates normally and that the wiring harness is not
caught.
SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR HANDLING
The front passenger-side seat and the seat weight sensor may become deformed or otherwise
damaged due to operation (deployment) of the front or side air bag in an accident. This may cause
the passenger sensing function to operate improperly and result in a serious accident. Always
replace the ' front passenger seat and seat weight sensor with new ones after the front or side air
bags have operated (deployed). After servicing, verify that the seat operates normally and that the
wiring harness is not caught. If the collision is not hard enough to cause the front or side air bags to
operate (deploy), inspect the seat weight sensor and replace it if there is any malfunction.
SAS CONTROL MODULE HANDLING
Removing the SAS control module or disconnecting the SAS control module connector with the
ignition switch at the ON position can activate the sensor in the SAS control module and operate
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