Mazda 2: Driver/Passenger-side Air Bag Module
DRIVER-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 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS).
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
5. Disconnect the air bag module connector.
6. Disconnect the horn switch connector.
7. Remove the driver-side air bag module.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Switch the ignition to ON.
10. 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 normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART).
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 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS).
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
3. Remove the glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
4. Disconnect the air bag module connector.
5. Remove the bolts.
6. Remove the screw.
7. Lift the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (1) as shown in the figure.
8. Pull the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (2) and detach the hook (front) from the instrument panel.
9. Rotate the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (3).
10. Press the passenger-side air bag module in the direction of arrow (4) and rotate it in the direction of arrow (5).
11. Pull the passenger-side air bag module downward (6) and remove it.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
13. Switch the ignition to ON.
14. 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. (See FLOWCHART).
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DTC B00A0:1C
System Malfunction Location
Seat weight sensor control module circuit open to power supply
Detection Condition
WARNING:
Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before
performing an
inspection. Performing an inspection according to only the detection
conditions may
cause
Front Fog Lights
Can be used when the ignition is switched
ON.
Use this switch to turn on the front fog
lights. The front fog lights will improve
visibility at night and during foggy
conditions.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light switch to the or
position
(the fog light switch retur
