Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2867

Verify that air bag module operation (explosive) sound occurs twice. If no operation
(explosive) sound was heard or a single operation (explosive) sound was heard, both
inflators would not have operated (deployed) properly. This may cause serious injury
because the air bag module may operate (deploy) accidentally. If the two operation
(explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step 8 again. In case that the two operation
(explosive) sounds in total are not verified even though Step 8 is performed again, leave
the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before getting near it again.
The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can get
burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.
9. Disconnect the SSTs (Deployment tool) from the SSTs (Adapter harness).
Passenger-side air bag module
WARNING:
The passenger-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 passenger-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 passenger-side air bag module.
1. Remove the glove compartment. (See
2. Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
3. Connect the SSTs (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in the figure.
4. Connect the SSTs (Deployment tool) to the SSTs (Adapter harness).
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