1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the intake maniforld.(see INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the PCV valve.
4. Blow through the valve and verify that air flows as specified.
Specification
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Side Air Bags
The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate
force, the system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle
was hit. The side air bag inflates quickly to reduce injury ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include different types
of air bags. Please verify the different types of air bags which are equipped
on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators
are visible in the area where the air bags are in ...