Mazda RX-8 Manual page 2244

WARNING:
Handling the air bag system components improperly
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can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre-
tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you.
Read the service warnings and cautions before
handling the air bag system components.
(See SERVICE WARNINGS .)
(See SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
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Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1
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min or more .
Remove the column cover.
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Disconnect the clock spring connector.
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Remove the glove compartment.
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Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module
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connector.
Disconnect the driver and passenger-side side air bag
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module connectors.
Disconnect the driver and passenger-side curtain air
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bag module connectors.
Remove the door trim.
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Disconnect the driver and passenger-side pre-
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tensioner seat belt connectors.
Partially peel back the floor covering.
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Disconnect the SAS control module connector.
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Disconnect the passenger-side side air bag sensor
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connector.
Connect the negative battery cable.
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Inspect the wiring harnesses between SAS control
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module terminal 2B and passenger-side side air bag
sensor terminal A, SAS control module terminal 2C
and passenger-side side air bag sensor terminal B for
the following:
Short to ground
Short to power supply
Open circuit
Is the wiring harness normal?
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No Replace the air bag wiring harness.
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