Mazda RX-8 Manual page 2288

Passenger-side air bag module
WARNING:
The passenger-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy),
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the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module,
make sure to operate (deploy) both passenger-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following
the procedure below.
NOTE:
The SSTs , two types of adapter harnesses (for inflators No.1 and No.2) and two deployment tools are to
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be used to operate (deploy) the passenger-side air bag module.
1. Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
3. Connect the SSTs (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in the figure.
4. Connect the SSTs (Deployment tool) to the SSTs (Adapter harness).
5. Connect both SSTs (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive
battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
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