Mazda 6 Service Manual: 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 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)
- Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in both 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 inflator No. 1 and 2.
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute.
3. Remove the glove compartment.
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approximately 6 seconds
and then goes off.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic.
Connector Removal Note
1. Using a flathead screwdriver, pry out the connector's stopper plate.
2. Disconnect the connector.
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 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE
WARNINGS before handling the air bag mo ...
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 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE
WARNINGS before handling the air bag mo ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Road test
Warning
When performing a road test, be aware of other vehicles, people,
impediments, etc. to avoid an accident.
Note
When the legal speed limit must be exceeded, use a chassis
dynamomenter instead of performing a road test.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: If You Must Use the Front Seat for Children
If you cannot put all children in the rear seat, at least put the smallest children
in the rear and be sure the largest child up front uses the shoulder belt over the
shoulder.
NEVER put a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat whether
your vehicle is equipped with a o ...