Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2874

9. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.
10. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) connected with 49 L066 002 (a yellow
connector) of the SST (Adapter harness), and after 3 s, press the activation switch on the other SST
(Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators).
WARNING:
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 10 again. In case that the two operation
(explosive) sounds in total are not verified even though Step 10 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 be
burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.
11. 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.
1. Remove the passenger-side air bag module. (See
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Install the bolts to the passenger-side air bag module.
PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE