OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search


2012 Mazda 3 Hatchback

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

1. Switch the ignition to 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: 11/2013

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

• Deployed airbags/ Pre-tensioner Seat Belt: [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL; AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL; AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT; AIRBAG,ROOF]
• Replace the SAS control module with a new one, once the air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts have operated (deployed) due to a collision or other causes [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]
• When replacing the passenger-side air bag module [AIRBAG, INSTRUMENT PNL] after the deployment, replace it together with the mid-wiring harness.
• 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. [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
• Once the air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts have operated (deployed) due to a collision or other causes, the crash zone sensor must be replaced with a new one even if the used one does not have any visible external damage or deformation [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• 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 even if the used one does not have any visible external damage or deformation [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,SIDE; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Pre-tensioner Seat Belt, if deployed

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

• Always use the on-board diagnostic to diagnose the air bag module and the pre-tensioner seat belts to verify that they have no malfunction
• If a problem is found in the air bag wiring harness, always replace the wiring harness with a new one.
• Perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS

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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