Mazda RX-8 Manual page 2300

Side air bag module
1. Remove the side air bag module.
(See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Connect the SST (Adapter harness) to the side air bag module as shown in the figure.
3. Place the padded surface of the 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
more ) through the tire and around the brackets at least 4 times .
WARNING:
If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the
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module is operated (deployed). When installing the air bag module to the tire, make sure the
padded surface is facing the center of the tire.
4. Stack the tire with the side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a
wheel on top of the tire with the side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the
very top.
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