Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2879

7. 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.
8. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
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) to operate (deploy) the side air bag module.
Curtain air bag module
1. Remove the curtain air bag module. (See
2. Secure the curtain air bag module in a vise, and cut off the deployment section, as shown in the figure.
WARNING:
Be sure not to crush the pipe on the side where it is cut. If it is crushed completely, the
interior pressure of the pipe will build up and can cause it to explode during air bag module
operation (deployment).
CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)