Mazda RX-8 Manual page 2295

3. Place the driver-side air bag module on the center of the tire wheel with the padded surface facing up.
To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm
more ) through the wheel and the bolt installation holes of the air bag module at least 4 times .
WARNING:
If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel, serious injury may occur when
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the module is operated (deployed). When installing the air bag module to the tire wheel, make
sure the padded surface is facing up.
4. Stack three tires without wheels on top of the tire with the driver-side air bag module, and then stack
another tire with a wheel on the very top.
5. Secure the tires with wire.
6. Connect the SSTs (Deployment tool) to the SSTs (Adapter harness).
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