Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2875

3. Connect the SSTs (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in the figure.
4. Place the padded surface of the passenger-side air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in
the figure. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm
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WARNING:
If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when
the module is operated (deployed). When installing the air bag module to the tire, make
sure the padded surface is facing the center of the tire.
5. Stack the tire with the passenger-side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire
without a wheel on top of the tire with the passenger-side air bag module, and then stack another tire with
a wheel on the very top.
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