Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2869

3. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
4. Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive
battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
5. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
6. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.
7. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the side air bag module.
Curtain air bag module
1. Remove the tire house trim. (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the curtain air bag module connector.