Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1267

PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
• Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may
seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the
air bag module. (See 08-10-3 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See 08-10-5 AIR BAG
SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)
• Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the passenger-side air bag module,
depending on the impact force, it is possible that inflator No.2 might not deploy. In such cases,
before disposing of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures
and verify complete deployment of inflators No.1 and 2.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
3. Remove the following parts:
(1) Front scuff plate inner (passenger's side) (See 09-17-19 FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)
(2) Front side trim (passenger's side) (See 09-17-18 FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3) Console panel (See 09-17-15 CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4) Console (See 09-17-13 CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5) Glove compartment (See 09-17-8 GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(6) Hood release (See 09-14-25 HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7) Lower panel (See 09-17-9 LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(8) Center panel (See 09-17-8 CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1 Bolt
2 Screw
3 Connector
(See 08-10-7 Connector Removal Note.)
4 Passenger-side air bag module
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
7. Verify that the air bag system warning light
illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
• If the air bag system warning light does not
operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic
system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.
Connector Removal Note
1. Using a flathead screwdriver, pry out the
connector stopper plate.
2. Disconnect the connector.
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WM: SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
AIR BAG SYSTEM
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N·m {kgf·cm, in·lbf}
STOPPER
PLATE
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