Mazda 6 Service Manual: Inspection of sst (deployment tool)
- Use the SST
(Deployment tool) to deploy a live (undeployed) air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt before disposing of it.
- Before using the SST
(Deployment tool), inspect its operation.
Inspection Procedure
Follow the steps below to verify that the SST
(Deployment tool) is operating correctly.
- If not as specified, do not use the SST
(Deployment tool) because it may cause the air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt to unexpectedly deploy upon connection to the air bag module or pre-tensioner seat belt.
Air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt disposal procedures
Warning
Before scrapping a vehicle with a live (undeployed) air bag module
and pre-tensioner seat belt, deploy the air bag module and pre-tensioner
seat belt. Never dispose of a live (undepl ...
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