Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2872

Deployment Procedure for Outside of Vehicle
1. Inspect the SST (Deployment tool). (See
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
4. 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.
1. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See
2. Connect the SSTs (Adapter harness) to the driver-side air bag module as shown in the figure.
3. Place the driver-side air bag module on the center of the tire wheel with the padded surface facing up.
To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm
more) through the wheel and the bolt installation holes of the air bag module at least 4 times.
WARNING:
If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel, serious injury may occur
INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT
DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
TOOL).)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
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