Mazda RX-8 Manual page 2297

11. Disconnect the SSTs (Deployment tool) from the SSTs (Adapter harness).
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.
1. Remove the passenger-side air bag module.
(See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Install the bolts to the passenger-side air bag module.
3. Connect the SSTs (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in the figure.
4. Place the padded surface of the passenger-side air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in
the figure. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm
2
in } or more ) through the tire and around the bolts at least 4 times .
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