Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2841

WARNING:
Handling the air bag system components improperly
can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre-
tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you.
Read the service warnings and cautions before
handling the air bag system components.
(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE
(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE
Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1
min or more.
Remove the column cover. (See
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Disconnect the clock spring connector.
Remove the glove compartment. (See
COMPARTMENT
Disconnect the passenger–side air bag module
connector.
Disconnect the driver and passenger–side side air bag
module connectors.
Disconnect the driver and passenger–side curtain air
bag module connectors.
Remove the rear door lower trim. (See
LOWER TRIM
Disconnect the driver– and passenger–side pre–
tensioner seat belt connectors.
Partially peel back the floor covering.
Disconnect all SAS control module connectors.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Switch the ignition to on.
Does the air bag system warning light illuminate?
INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN SAS CONTROL MODULE
*3
AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR SHORT TO GROUND
Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
WARNINGS.)
CAUTIONS.)
COLUMN COVER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
GLOVE
REAR DOOR
module, then go to Step
4.
(See SAS CONTROL
MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
No Go to the next step.
YesReplace the wiring
harness, then go to the
next step.
No Replace the instrument
cluster, then go to the