Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2865

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AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES
WARNING:
A live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt may accidentally operate (deploy) when
it is disposed of and cause serious injury. Do not dispose of a live (undeployed) air bag module and
pre-tensioner seat belt. If the SSTs (Deployment tool and Adapter harness) are not available, consult
the nearest Mazda representative for assistance.
CAUTION:
Deploying the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts inside the vehicle may cause damage to
the vehicle interior. When the vehicle is not to be scrapped, always deploy the air bag modules and
pre-tensioner seat belts outside the vehicle.
If the vehicle is to be scrapped, or when disposing of any air bag modules or pre-tensioner seat belts,
operate (deploy) them inside the vehicle by following the deployment procedure below and using the
SST (Deployment tool).
When disposing of a operated (deployed) air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt, refer to "AIR
BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DISPOSAL PROCEDURES".
Deployment Procedure for Inside of Vehicle
1. Inspect the SST (Deployment tool). (See
2. Move the vehicle to an open space, away from strong winds, and close all of the vehicle doors and
windows.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
5. Follow the procedure below for operating (deploying) the applicable air bag module or pre-tensioner seat
belt.
Driver-side air bag module
WARNING:
The driver-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy), the
other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module,
make sure to operate (deploy) both driver-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following the
procedure below.
NOTE:
The SSTs, two types of adapter harnesses (for inflators No.1 and No.2) and two deployment tools are
to be used to operate (deploy) the driver-side air bag module.
INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT TOOL).)