Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2780

Diagnostic Procedure
Step
INSPECT PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR
1
WARNING:
Handling the component parts improperly can
accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which
may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings/cautions and the workshop manual before
handling the air bag system components.
(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE
(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1
min or more.
Disconnect the passenger-side side air bag module
connector installed to the lower side of the seat cushion
of the front seat.
Is there any malfunction of the passenger-side side air
bag module connector?
INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN SAS CONTROL MODULE
2 AND PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
Inspection
WARNINGS.)
CAUTIONS.)
Action
YesReplace the passenger-
side side air bag module
wiring harness.
No Go to the next step.
YesGo to the next step.