Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 29

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 (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Rear scuff plate inner (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Front seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (Driver side) (See FRONT SEAT BELT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 

Fig. 24: Identifying Side Air Bag Sensor No. 1, Connector & Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and hold for 10 s or more .  

7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. 

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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 .)  

SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. 

WARNING:



Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate 
(deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read 
the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling 
the side air bag sensor. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE 
WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)  

WARNING:



Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate 
(deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read 
the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling 
the side air bag sensor. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE 
WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)  

 

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2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more .  

3. Remove the following parts: 

1. Trunk box (See TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Seat side box (See SEAT SIDE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Third-row seat (See THIRD-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Third-row seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

6. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 

Fig. 25: Identifying Side Air Bag Sensor No. 2, Connector & Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and hold for 10 s or more .  

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 normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic 
system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART .)  

CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more .  

2. Remove the following parts: 

1. Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)  

2. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 

 

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Fig. 26: Identifying Clock Spring, Screw And Connector 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.  

6. 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 .)  

CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT 

1. Set the front tires straight-ahead. 

2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops. 

Fig. 27: Turning Clock Spring Clockwise 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

3. From the stopped position, turn the clock spring counterclockwise 2 3/4 turns . 

NOTE:



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

CAUTION:



The clock spring will break if over-wound. Do not forcibly turn 
the clock spring.  

 

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Fig. 28: Turning Clock Spring Counterclockwise 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

4. Align the marks. 

Fig. 29: Aligning Marks 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION 

1. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table. 

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If not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring. 

NOTE:

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When the vehicle-side connector for the clock spring is disconnected, 
terminals 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent unexpected operatio
(deployment) of the air bag module. 

 

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