Mazda 6. Manual - part 341

AIR BAG SYSTEM 

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Connector Removal Note

1. Using a flathead screwdriver, pry out the 

connector's stopper plate.

2. Disconnect the connector.

Curtain Air Bag Module Installation Note (4SD Right Side)

1. Pass the curtain air bag module harness through 

the hole in the body.

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CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

• Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module and pre-tensioner 

seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the 
crash zone sensor. (See 

T–

117 SERVICE WARNINGS

.)

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute.
3. Remove the radiator grille. 
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 function.

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SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

• Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag module, 

which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the 
side air bag sensor. (See 

T–117 SERVICE WARNINGS

.)

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute.
3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim. 

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Bolt

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Cover

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Bolt

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Connector

5

Crash zone sensor

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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 function.

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SAS UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

• Handling the SAS unit improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner 

seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before 
handling the SAS unit. (See 

T–117 SERVICE WARNINGS

.)

Caution

• When replacing the SAS unit, configuration procedure must be done before removing the SAS 

unit. If configuration is not completed before removing the SAS unit, DTC B1921 will detected.

1. Configurate the SAS unit (when only replacing it). (See 

T–124 SAS UNIT CONFIGURATION

.)

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute.
4. Partially peel off the floor covering.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
8. 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.

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SAS UNIT CONFIGURATION

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1. Connect the SST (WDS or equivalent) to the 

DLC-2.

2. Input vehicle information following the directions 

on the screen.

3. Select “Module programming”.
4. Select “Programmable module installation”.
5. Select the following items and perform 

procedures according to directions on the screen.

Items

• “RCM”

6. Retrieve DTCs by the SST (WDS or equivalent), 

then verify that there is no DTC present. 

• If DTC is present, perform applicable DTC inspection.

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Bolt

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Connector

3

Side air bag sensor

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Bolt

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Connector

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SAS unit

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DLC-2

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CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See 

T–120 DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/

INSTALLATION

.)

3. Remove the steering wheel. (See 

N–7 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

4. Remove the column cover.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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.

Clock Spring Installation Note

Caution

• If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring will break due to overtension 

when the steering wheel is turned. Always adjust the clock spring after installing it.

• Adjust the clock spring after installing it. (See 

T–125 CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT

.)

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CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT

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Note

• The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock spring.

1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.

Caution

• The clock spring will break if 

over-wound. Do not forcibly turn the 
clock spring.

2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.

3. Turn the clock spring counterclockwise 2 3/4 

turns.

1

Screw

2

Connector

3

Clock spring
(See 

T–125 Clock Spring Installation Note

)

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4. Align the mark on the clock spring with the mark 

on the outer housing.

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CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION

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1. Remove the clock spring.
2. Inspect for continuity between the clock spring terminals using an ohmmeter.

• If not as specified, replace the clock spring.

Note

• When the vehicle-side connector of clock spring is disconnected, the terminals 1A,1B, 1C and 1D are 

shorted to prevent unexpected deployment of the air bag module. When it is connected, the terminals are 
open.

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