Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 98

cause a serious accident. Do not subject the side air bag sensor to shock or disassemble the sensor.
Because a sensor is built into the side air bag sensor, once the air bag has operated (deployed) due
to a collision or other causes, the side air bag sensor must be replaced with a new one even if the
used one does not have any visible external damage or deformation. If the side air bag sensor is
reused, the side air bag may not operate (deploy) normally, which could result in a serious accident.
Always replace the side air bag sensor with a new one. The side air bag sensor cannot be bench-
checked or self-checked.
PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT INSPECTION
Inspecting a pre-tensioner seat belt using a tester can operate (deploy) the pre-tensioner seat belt,
which may cause serious injury. Do not use a tester to inspect a pre-tensioner seat belt. Always use
the on-board diagnostic function to diagnose the pre-tensioner seat belt for malfunctions.
Fig. 5: Precaution For Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt Inspection
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AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS
AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY
Disassembling the air bag system components could cause it to not operate (deploy) normally.
Never disassemble any air bag system components.
Fig. 6: Precaution For Air Bag System Component Disassembly
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - Mazda CX-9