Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2817

Diagnostic Procedure
Step
INSPECT RASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR 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 sensor
connector. (See
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Inspect the passenger-side side air bag sensor connector.
(Corrosion, damage, and disconnected pins)
Is there any malfunction of the passenger-side side air
Inspection
WARNINGS.)
CAUTIONS.)
SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR
Action
YesReplace the passenger-
side side air bag sensor
wiring harness.
No Go to the next step.