Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 309

Incorrectly repairing an air bag wiring harness can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag
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module and pre-tensioner seat belts. If a problem is found in the air bag wiring harness, always
replace the wiring harness with a new one.
Fig. 8: Identifying Air Bag Wiring Harness Repair Caution
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) INDICATOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
3. Remove the following parts:
1. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Center panel unit (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 RESTRAINTS Air Bag System - MX-5 Miata