OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search


2021 Mazda 3 Sedan/Hatchback

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

1. Always switch the ignition off
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable
3. Wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power

REV: 03/2023

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

[Deployed Airbags; AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL; AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL; AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT; AIRBAG,ROOF]

Side Air Bag Module Handling [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]:
• After a side air bag has operated (deployed), always replace both the side air bag module and the seat back (pad, frame, trim) with new parts.

SAS Control Module Handling [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]:
• Once the air bags, pretensioner seat belts and lap pre-tensioner seat belts have operated (deployed), replace the SAS control module with a new one

Crash Zone Sensor Handling [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]:
• Once the air bags, pretensioner seat belts and lap pre-tensioner seat belts have operated (deployed), the crash zone sensor must be replaced with a new one

Side Air Bag Sensor Handling [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]:
• Once the air bag has operated (deployed) due to a collision or other causes, the side air bag sensor must be replaced with a new one

Pressure Sensor Handling [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR]:
• Once the air bag has operated (deployed) due to a collision or other causes, the pressure sensor must be replaced with a new one

Always replace the seat belt once the load limiter operates.

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

• Always use the on-board diagnostic function to diagnose the air bag module for malfunctions
• Always use the on-board diagnostic function to diagnose the pre-tensioner seat belt for malfunctions
• Always use the on-board diagnostic function to diagnose the lap pre-tensioner seat belt for malfunctions

If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS:
• Removal of the passenger-side seat
• Loosening and retightening of passenger’s seat fixing bolts
• Or, the vehicle was involved in a collision

Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. Please refer back to this page frequently to ensure the most up-to-date information. The following charts were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. To ensure that the most recent information is used, always refer to the vehicle maker's technical information before working with airbags and other passive restraint systems.


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