Mazda 6 Service Manual: Crash zone sensor removal/installation

Mazda 6 Service Manual / Body electrical system / Air bag system / Crash zone sensor removal/installation

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 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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