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1. INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN bag sensor then go to the next step 2 PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR AND SAS Yes CONTROL MODULE See SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 82 WARNING e Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the column cover e Disconnect the clock spring connector e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air bag No Replace the air bag wiring harness module connectors e Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module connectors Remove the door trim e Disconnect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connectors e Partially peel back the floor covering e Disconnect the SAS control module connector e Disconnect the passenger side side air bag sensor connector e Connect the negative battery cable e Inspect the wiring harnesses between SAS control module terminal 2B and passenger side side air bag sensor terminal A SAS control module terminal 2C and p
2. Sensor communication error COMM FAIL Sensor internal circuit abnormal INT FAIL 2Z 2AA NORMAL OD D CURT OPEN Driver side curtain air bag module SHN GND circuit status SHRT SQ LOWRES Related wiring harness normal NORMAL Related wiring harness circuit open OPEN Related wiring harness short to 2V 2Y ground SHRT GND Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES NORMALI OD DABI ST xad Driver side air bag module inflator pa No 1 circuit status SHRT SQ LOWRES Related wiring harness normal NORMAL Related wiring harness circuit open OPEN Related wiring harness short to IS IV ground SHRT GND Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES NORMAL OD DAB2 ST nic Driver side air bag module inflator No 2 circuit status SHRT SQ LOWRES Related wiring harness normal NORMAL Related wiring harness circuit open OPEN Related wiring harness short to 1G 1J ground SHRT GND Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES w RX 8 Safety Page 16 NORMAL OD_DSAB ST OPEN Driver side side air bag module SHRT_GND circuit status SQ LOWRES OK OD F CRSH COMM FAIL Crash zone sensor status INT FAIL Related wiring harness normal NORMAL Related wiring
3. w RX 8 Safety Page 13 circuit status NORMAL OPEN e Related wiring harness circuit open OPEN SHRT GND e Related wiring harness short to ground SHRT GND SHRT e Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT SQ LOWRES e Pre tensioner seat belt circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES DR BUKL Buckled e Driver side buckle switch on Buckled 2T Driver side buckle switch status Unbuckled e Driver side buckle switch off Unbuckled DR CURTN sia bas module Ohms Under any condition 1 4 3 2 ohms 2V 2Y DR PTENS Diver ddepretentionsesent eli Ohms Under any condition 1 5 3 1 ohms 2P 28 ai ba modak Ohms Under any condition 1 4 3 2 ohms 2M 20 resistance NORMAL e Related wiring harness normal NORMAL OPEN e Related wiring harness circuit open OPEN riverside sidestrbas module SHRT_GND e Related wiring harness short to 2M 20 circuit status E on SHET UND SHRT_B e Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT Bt SQ LOWRES e Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES DS CURT ST OPEN e Related wiring harness normal i HY NORMAL 2V 2Y Driver side curtain air bag module circuit status SHRT GND i 8 open OPEN e Related wiring harness short to Sl BEBERI w RX 8 Safety Page 14 SHRT ground SHRT GND e Related wiring harness short to SQ LOWRES power supply SHRT A
4. FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY e Connect the negative battery cable e Turn the ignition switch to ON position No Go to the next step AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN go to Step 9 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL INSTALLATION CHECK TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN Replace the instrument cluster then 5 e Connect instrument cluster connector terminal 2K Yes to ground then reconnect the connector e Does the air bag system warning light illuminate with ignition switch ON Go to the next step 6 Yes Go to the Step 8 w RX 8 Safety Page 28 INSPECT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT OF SAS CONTROL MODULE TERMINAL IW e Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Connect all SAS control module connectors e Connect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connectors e Connect the driver and passenger side curtain air No Go to the next step bag module connectors e Connect the driver and passenger side side air bag module connectors e Connect the passenger side air bag module connector e Connect the clock spring connector e Inspect the voltage for PID DATA monitor RCM VOLT item using WDS or equivalent e Is the voltage of at least one terminal 9 V or more INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN BATTERY Yes Go to the next step AND FUSE BLOCK e Connect the negative battery cable Turn t
5. or more through the wheel and the bolt installation holes of the air bag module at least 4 times DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WARNING e Ifthe air bag module is not properly installed to the tire wheel serious injury may occur when the module is operated deployed When installing the air bag module to the tire wheel make sure the padded surface is facing up 4 Stack three tires without wheels on top of the tire with the driver side air bag module and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top ESSA TIRE WITH sy WHEEL TIRE CS ns WITH Z DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 5 Secure the tires with wire 6 Connect the SSTs Deployment tool to the SSTs Adapter harness w RX 8 Safety Page 134 10 49 G066 003 49 066 002 p 49 066 002 49 LO66 002 Connect both SSTs Deployment tool to the battery Connect power supply red clip to positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal Verify that the red lamp on both SSTs Deployment tool is illuminated Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m 20 ft away from the vehicle Press the activation switch on the SST Deployment tool connected with 49 L066 002 a yellow connector of the SST Adapter harness and after 3 s press the activation switch on the other SST Deployment tool to operate deploy the air bag module both inflators __ AC
6. Abnormal resistance other than 1 4 3 2 ohms detected in the passenger side side air bag module circuit e Malfunction in the wiring harness between the passenger side side air bag module and SAS control module e Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the passenger side side air bag module and SAS control module e Passenger side side air bag module malfunction e SAS control module malfunction POSSIBLE CAUSE PASSENGER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 58 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION Present malfunction diagnosis INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG Replace the SAS control MODULE Module e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following PID DATA monitor Y REMOVAL INSTALLATIO 1 See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE i N PS 3 ka NG Past malfunction diagnosis e Is the resistance of the passenger side side air bag 8 l module normal troubleshooting Resistance 1 4 3 2 ohms completed No Go to the next step INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG Yes Replace the air bag wiring harness MODULE CONNECTOR WARNING e Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components 2 See SERVICE WARNINGS No
7. If the SAS control module is reused the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts may not operate deploy normally which could result in a serious accident Always replace the SAS control module with a new one The SAS control module cannot be bench checked or self checked Crash Zone Sensor Handling Removing the crash zone sensor or disconnecting the crash zone sensor connector with the ignition switch at the ON position can activate the crash zone sensor and operate deploy the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts which may cause serious injury Before removing the crash zone sensor or disconnecting the crash zone sensor connector always turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position disconnect the negative battery cable and then wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power If the crash zone sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts may accidentally operate deploy and cause injury or the system may fail to operate normally and cause a serious accident Do not subject the crash zone sensor to shock or disassemble the sensor Because a sensor is built into the crash zone sensor 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 I
8. RX 8 Safety Page 93 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION Present malfunction diagnosis INSPECT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR Replace the SAS control CIRCUIT module e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following See SAS CONTROL PID DATA monitor Mo MODULE 1 REMOVAL INSTALLATIO See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE N TRAK SW Past malfunction e Is the seat track position sensor circuit normal diagnosis DTC troubleshooting completed No Go to next step 2 INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN SEAT Yes Replace the seat track position INANI CUNTUR Y KW AT AMATONM ARTES NANNAN Sensor then go to next step w RX 8 Safety Page 94 TRACK POSITION SENSOR AND SAS CONTROL MODULE WARNING e Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the column cover e Disconnect the clock spring connector e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module connectors e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air ba
9. 15 PASSENGER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR R RX 8 Safety w Page 8 HARNESS SYMBOL E 222 RX p Safety YELLOW SAS CONTROL MODULE 81 01 SAS CONTROL MODULE Monitors shock level when collisions occur Also monitors air bag electrical system components and connections to prevent mis operation or no operation of the air bag S YELLOW PASSENGER SIDE YELLOW SIDE AIR BAG MODULE SAS CONTROL 51 13 GRAY MODULE PASSENGER SIDE 94 01 SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR YELLOW PASSENGER SIDE PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT S1 11 R DR4 DRIVER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE YELLOW 1 14 DRIVER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR GRAY PS 81 10 DRIVER SIDE PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT YELLOW X 16 R DR3 AND WITH POWER SEAT 0 RX 8 Safety CURTAIN CURTAIN CRASH ZONE AIR BAG AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE MODULE SHORT BAR SHORT BAR 51 16 51 18 P L R vaw SAS CONTROL MODULE r WITH POWER 1 1 LG B R LG R R L FRONT BUCKLE WITHOUT FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH LH POWER SEAT SWITCH RH 1c SEAT TRACK POSITIDN SENSOR 1 1 WITH POWER 51 01 SAS CONTROL MODULE R 51 09 CRASH ZONE SENSOR K2 05 REAR R SHORT CORD F FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH WITHOUT POWER SEAT IV 185 IP IM 11 1G SHORT CORD NAIN Th ee NY BA pesar x jedes x x v raj x ARE INDIGATED BY NUMBERS ali a
10. 7 3 Connect the SSTs Adapter harness to the passenger side air bag module as shown in the figure PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE N 49 L066 002 li TRI Ww gt 1 I 49 G066 003 4 Place the padded surface of the passenger side air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in the figure To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel wrap a wire cross section 1 25 mm 0 002 in or through the tire and around the bolts at least 4 times w RX 8 Safety Page 136 TIRE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE 2 WARNING e Ifthe air bag module is not properly installed to the tire serious injury may occur when the module is operated deployed When installing the air bag module to the tire make sure the padded surface is facing the center of the tire 5 Stack the tire with the passenger side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the passenger side air bag module and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top gt gt gt TIREWITH T WHEEL TIRE WITH Nu PASSENGER SIDE A AIR BAG MODULE 6 Secure the tires with wire 7 Comnect the SSTs Deployment tool to the SSTs Adapter harness w RX 8 Safety Page 137 49 L066 002 DELIA y 49 G066 003 8 Connect both SSTs Deployment tool to the battery Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal and
11. 8 Safety Page 140 10 Press the activation switch on the SST Deployment tool to operate deploy the side air bag module _ ACTIVATION SWITCH Curtain air bag module 1 Remove the curtain air bag module See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 2 Secure the curtain air bag module in a vise and cut off the deployment section as shown in the figure 400 mm 15 7 in OR MORE CUT Basa CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE WARNING Be sure not to crush the pipe on the side where it is cut If it is crushed completely the interior pressure of the pipe will build up and can cause it to explode during air bag module operation deployment 3 Secure the curtain air bag module to the tire by wrapping a wire cross section 1 25 mm 0 002 in or more through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times as shown in the figure WIRE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE w RX 8 Safety Page 141 TIRE WARNING e Ifthe air bag module is not properly installed to the tire serious injury may occur when the module is operated deployed Make sure to install the air bag module securely 4 Connect the SST Adapter harness to the curtain air bag module as shown in the figure CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE 49 D066 002 5 Stack the tire with the curtain air bag module on top of two tires without wheels Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the curtain air bag module and then
12. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 MODULE Yes N Yes See PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG Connect the leads of the SST Fuel and thermometer MODULE checker or apply 2 ohm resistance to passenger REMOVAL INSTALLATION side air bag module inflator No 1 connector terminals A and B and passenger side air bag module inflator No 2 connector terminals A and B Set the resistance of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker to the 2 ohm position Connect the negative battery cable Turn the ignition switch to the ON position o Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following jy Replace the air bag wiring harness PID DATA monitor then go to the next step See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE OD PABIST Are related wiring harnesses normal REMOVAL INSTALLATIO min or more Connect the passenger side air bag module connector Are DTCs B1913 B1925 B1933 and or B1935 indicated Past malfunction diagnosis e troubleshooting completed o DTC troubleshooting completed w RX 8 Safety Page 53 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION Present malfunction diagnosis e Replace the SAS control module INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE See SAS CONTROL MODULE 1 e Using the WDS or equivalent perform Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATION SAS control module configuration Is DTC B1921 indicated Past malfunction diagnosis e DTC troubleshooting completed No DTC troubleshooting c
13. FAIL 2B 2C Under any condition 1 4 3 2 ohms 21 2L NORMAL PS AB ST OPEN Passenger side side air bag sensor SHRT GND circuit status SEEDY SQ LOWRES Related wiring harness normal NORMAL Related wiring harness circuit open OPEN Related wiring harness short to 2I 2L ground SHRT GND Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES PS BUKL Buckled Passenger side buckle switch status Unbuckled PS CURTN Ohms Passenger side curtain air bag module resistance PS CURT ST OPEN Passenger side curtain air bag SHRT GND module circuit status SHRT SQ LOWRES 8 Passenger side buckle switch on Buckled 2 Passenger side buckle switch off Unbuckled Under any condition 1 4 3 2 ohms 2A 2D Related wiring harness normal NORMAL Related wiring harness circuit open OPEN Related wiring harness short to ground SHRT GND Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT Bt 2A 2D NN w RX 8 Safety Page 19 e Airbag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES PS PTENS Pagkahber aide Dre XE del gH seat Ohms Under any condition 1 5 3 1 ohms 2G 2J belt resistance NORMAL e Related wiring harness normal NORMAL OPEN e Related wiring harness circuit Mal open OPEN Dassenoer sideaic bap module SHRT_GND e Related wiring harness short to 1M 1P inflator No 1 circuit status ground UN
14. INSTALLATION Is the passenger side front buckle switch normal Inspect the wiring harness between passenger side front buckle switch terminal H and ground for the following Short to power supply Open circuit Is the wiring harness normal Replace the wiring harness w RX 8 Safety Page 75 INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN Present malfunction diagnosis PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE SWITCH AND SAS CONTROL MODULE e Replace the SAS control module WARNING See SAS CONTROL e Handling the air bag system components improperly MODULE can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you N Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components Past malfunction diagnosis See SERVICE WARNINGS e DTC troubleshooting completed See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the column cover e Disconnect the clock spring connector e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air bag module connectors e Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module connectors Remove the rear door lower trim No Replace the wiring harness e Disconnect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner
15. N Reconnect the connector properly See SERVICE CAUTIONS Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more Turn up the floor covering Are all SAS control module connectors securely connected Yes Go to the next step Inspect charge discharge system then Yes Go to the next step w RX 8 Safety Page 27 Replace the wiring harness then go to Step 9 INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN SAS CONTROL MODULE AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR CONTINUITY e Remove the column cover e Disconnect the clock spring connector e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air bag module connectors Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain No air bag module connectors e Remove the rear door lower trims e Disconnect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connectors e Partially peel back the floor covering e Disconnect all SAS control module connectors e Disconnect the instrument cluster connector e Is there continuity between SAS control module connector terminal 1T and instrument cluster connector terminal 2K Measure the voltage at instrument cluster connector terminal 2K e Is the voltage 9 V or more INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN SAS Ye Replace the wiring harness then go to CONTROL MODULE AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER i Step 9 a
16. REMOVAL INSTALLATION 2 Disconnect the curtain air bag module connector CURTAIN AIR BAG WENE 3 Connect the SST Adapter harness to the curtain air bag module as shown in the figure 4 Connect the SST Deployment tool to the SST Adapter harness 49 D066 002 7 F w RX 8 Safety Page 130 5 Connect the SST Deployment tool to the battery Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal 6 Verify that the red lamp on the SST Deployment tool is illuminated 7 Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m 20 ft away from the vehicle 8 Press the activation switch on the SST Deployment tool to operate deploy the curtain air bag module 49 066 002 ACTIVATION SWITCH Pre tensioner seat belt Remove the rear door lower trim See REAR DOOR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL INSTALLATION 2 Remove the pre tensioner seat belt and connect the SST Adapter harness as shown in the figure See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL INSTALLATION 3 Install the pre tensioner seat belt w RX 8 Safety Page 131 4 Connect the SST Deployment tool to the SST Adapter harness 49 L066 002 5 Connect the SST Deployment tool to the battery Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal 6 Verify that the red lamp on the SST Deployment to
17. Seat Belt Reuse e Even if an air bag module or a pre tensioner seat belt does not operate deploy in a collision and does not have any external signs of damage it may have been damaged internally which may cause improper operation Before reusing a live undeployed air bag module and the pre tensioner seat belts 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 Air Bag Wiring Harness Repair e Incorrectly repairing an air bag wiring harness can accidentally operate deploy the air bag module and pre tensioner seat belts If a problem is found in the air bag wiring harness always replace the wiring harness with a new one w RX 8 Safety Page 4 81 01 G Y R t SAS CONTROL MODULE R IV 15 1P 1M 1J PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE R Y B R Y T Y f RZY R L R R SAS CONTROL MODULE INSTRUMENT CONNECTOR 2 CLUSTER SECTION C 1b SECTION U 81 03 PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE p 81 05 INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 REAR RJ R CDI 7 DIKE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODUL S15 51 IGNITION RELAY IGNITION SECTION B 1a 51 06 B W F 04 INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 CLOCK SPRING 1 CLOCK SPRING lard kali Weer 06 DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CLOCK SPRING RX 8 Safety w TERMINALS OF THIS CONNECTOR ARE INDICATE
18. as DTCs displayed in past malfunction diagnosis go to Yes For DTCs that are not displayed but were displayed in past malfunction diagnosis go to No Y No Past malfunction Inspect all DTCs starting from the smallest code However if inspection item for part that has already been repaired appears during inspection finish inspection for that DTC at that point in time Y Using WDS or equivalent clear any stored DTCs in SAS control module 1 Yes Using WDS or equivalent verify if a DTC has been stored in SAS control module Is DTC displayed No Y END w RX 8 Safety Page 12 PID DATA MONITOR DISPLAY 1 Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC 2 connector 16 pin DLC 2 2 Display the data monitor items PID DATA MONITOR TABLE PID name definition Unit Condition Operation Condition Reference Terminal CCNT RCM e DTCs detected 1 255 Number of continuous DTCs No DTCs detected 0 D_ABAGR2 Driverside air bag modile Ohms Under any condition 1 5 3 7 ohms 1G 1J No 2 resistance D CRSH S OR e Sensor normal OK e Sensor communication error Driver side side air bag sensor COMBO COMM FAIL MASA status e Sensor internal circuit abnormal INT FAIL DABAGR Daversndesteonsmodule ristar Ohms Under any condition 1 5 3 7 ohms IS IV No 1 resistance D PTENSFLT NORMAL 2P 2S Driver side pre tensioner seat belt e Related wiring harness normal
19. bag system warning light illuminates for approx 6 s and goes out e Ifthe air bag system warning light does not operate refer to the on board diagnostic system air bag system and perform inspection of the system w RX 8 Safety Page 106 SIDE AIR BAG MODULE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION WARNING e Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate deploy the air bag module which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Ifthe side air bag module is installed with debris in the seat back the foreign material may be scattered when the side air bag module operates deploys causing injury Verify that there is no foreign material in the seat back before installing the side air bag module 1 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position 2 Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more 3 Remove in the order indicated in the table 81 119 kgf cm 70 103 In Ibf 1 Cover 2 Bolt 3l Side air bag module Connector See Connector Removal Note 4 Install in the reverse order of removal 5 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position w RX 8 Safety Page 107 6 Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx 6 s and goes out e Ifthe air bag system warning light does not operate normally refer to the on board diagnostic syste
20. caught w RX 8 Safety Page 97 SAS Control Module Handling Removing the SAS control module or disconnecting the SAS control module connector with the ignition switch at the ON position can activate the sensor in the SAS control module and operate deploy the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts which may cause serious injury Before removing the SAS control module or disconnecting the SAS control module connector always turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position disconnect the negative battery cable and then wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power Connecting the SAS control module connector with the SAS control module not securely fixed to the vehicle is dangerous The sensor in the SAS control module could send an electrical signal to the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts This will operate deploy the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts which may result in serious injury Therefore before connecting the connector securely fix the SAS control module to the vehicle Because a sensor is built into the SAS control module once the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts have operated deployed due to a collision or other causes the SAS control module must be replaced with a new one even if the used one does not have any visible external damage or deformation The used SAS control module may have been damaged internally which may cause improper operation
21. connectors Remove the rear door lower trim e Disconnect the driver and passenger side tensioner seat belt connectors e Partially peel back the floor covering e Disconnect the SAS control module connector e Disconnect the driver side side air bag sensor connector e Connect the negative battery cable e Inspect the wiring harnesses between SAS control module terminal 2Z and driver side side air bag sensor terminal A SAS control module terminal 2AA and driver side side air bag sensor terminal B for the following Short to ground Short to power supply Open circuit e Is the wiring harness normal w RX 8 Safety Page 79 Present malfunction diagnosis e Replace the SAS control module INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE See SAS CONTROL MODULE Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO N e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Connect the SAS control module connector e Connect the driver side side air bag sensor connector Are DTCs B2444 and or U2017 indicated Past malfunction diagnosis e DTC troubleshooting completed No DTC troubleshooting completed w RX 8 Safety Page 80 DTC B2445 U2018 DTC B2445 Passenger side side air bag sensor internal circuit abnormal U2018 Passenger side side air bag sensor communication error WARNING e Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outli
22. control module DTC 12 detection circuit malfunction the air bag system warning light illuminates continuously DTC B1342 WARNING e Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection with only detection conditions may cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure DETECTION CONDITION e Malfunction in the SAS control module internal circuit POSSIBLE CAUSE e SAS control module malfunction Diagnostic procedure ACTION Replace the SAS control module See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 32 DTC B1426 B1427 DTC 1426 Seat belt warning light circuit short to power supply B1427 Seat belt warning light circuit open WARNING e Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an DETECTION m inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may CONDITION Ha cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure e Malfunction in the seat belt warning light circuit Instrument cluster malfunction Malfunction of the connectors between the instrument cluster and SAS control module POSSIBLE Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between
23. e Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the driver side pre tensioner seat belt and SAS control module e Driver side pre tensioner seat belt malfunction e SAS control module malfunction POSSIBLE CAUSE DRIVER SIDE PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 41 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION Present malfunction diagnosis INSPECT DRIVER SIDE PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT Replace the SAS control module e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following PID DATA monitor See SAS CONTROL MODULE 1 See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO N DR PTENS e Is driver side pre tensioner seat belt resistance Past malfunction normal diagnosis Resistance 1 5 3 1 ohms e DTC troubleshooting completed No Go to next step INSPECT DRIVER SIDE PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT Yes Replace the air bag wiring harness CONNECTOR WARNING e Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components 2 See SERVICE WARNINGS No Go to next step See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more Remove the driver side rear door lower tri
24. e Verify that air bag module operation explosive sound occurs twice If no operation explosive sound was heard or a single operation explosive sound was heard both inflators would not have operated deployed properly This may cause serious injury because the air bag module may operate deploy accidentally If the two operation explosive sounds are not heard perform Step 8 again In case that the two operation explosive sounds in total are not verified even though Step 8 is performed again leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before getting near it again The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated deployed You can get burned Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment 9 Disconnect the SSTs Deployment tool from the SSTs Adapter harness w RX 8 Safety Page 126 Passenger side air bag module WARNING e The passenger side air bag module is a dual inflator type If one inflator is forced to operate deploy the other may operate deploy accidentally To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module make sure to operate deploy both passenger side air bag module inflators simultaneously following the procedure below NOTE e The SSTs two types of adapter harnesses for inflators No 1 and No 2 and two deployment tools are to be used to operate deploy the passenger side air bag module 1 Remove the glove compartment See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMO
25. the battery and the instrument CAUSE cluster Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the instrument cluster and SAS control module SAS control module malfunction INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR SAS CONTROL MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 33 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN BATTERY Yes Go to next step FUSE AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER e Connect negative battery cable 1 e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position 2 e Measure the voltage at instrument cluster connector NO Repair the related wiring harness terminal 2A e 5 the voltage 9 V or more 2 Yes Go to next step w RX 8 Safety Page 34 INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SAS CONTROL MODULE WARNING e Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the column cover e Disconnect the clock spring connector e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag
26. the black clip to the negative battery terminal 9 Verify that the red lamp on both SSTs Deployment tool is illuminated 10 Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m 20 ft away from the vehicle 11 Press the activation switch on the SST Deployment tool connected with 49 L066 002 a yellow connector of the SST Adapter harness and after 3 s press the activation switch on the other SST Deployment tool to operate deploy the air bag module both inflators __ ACTIVATION SWITCH WARNING e Verify that air bag module operation explosive sound occurs twice If no operation explosive sound was heard or a single operation explosive sound was heard both inflators would not have operated deployed properly This may cause serious injury because the air bag module may operate deploy accidentally If the two operation explosive sounds are not heard perform Step 11 again In case that the two operation explosive sounds in total are not verified even though Step 11 is performed again leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before getting near it again e The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated deployed You can be burned Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment 12 Disconnect the SSTs Deployment tool from the SSTs Adapter harness w RX 8 Safety Page 138 Side air bag module Remove the side air bag module See SIDE AIR BAG MOD
27. 1913 Passenger side air bag module inflator No 1 circuit short to body ground DTC B1925 Passenger side air bag module inflator No 1 circuit short to power supply B1933 Passenger side air bag module inflator No 1 circuit resistance high B1935 Passenger side air bag module inflator No 1 circuit resistance low WARNING e Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may DETECTION cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an CONDITION inspection always follow the inspection procedure e Abnormal resistance other than 1 4 2 9 ohms detected in the passenger side driver side air bag module inflator No 1 circuit e Malfunction in the wiring harness between the passenger side air bag module inflator No 1 and SAS control module e Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the passenger side air bag module inflator No 1 and SAS control module e Passenger side air bag module inflator No 1 malfunction e SAS control module malfunction POSSIBLE CAUSE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR INFLATOR NO 1 INFLATOR NO 2 w RX 8 Safety Page 51 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR NO 1 e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following PID DATA monitor 1 See PI
28. 1998 and or B1999 Past malfunction diagnosis indicated e DTC troubleshooting completed No DTC troubleshooting completed w RX 8 Safety Page 60 DTC B2228 B2230 B2232 B2234 B2228 Driver side air bag module inflator No 2 circuit short to body ground DTC B2230 Driver side air bag module inflator No 2 circuit short to power supply B2232 Driver side air bag module inflator No 2 circuit resistance high B2234 Driver side air bag module inflator No 2 circuit resistance low WARNING Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may DETECTION cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an CONDITION inspection always follow the inspection procedure Abnormal resistance other than 1 5 3 7 ohms detected in the driver side air bag module inflator No 2 circuit Malfunction in the wiring harness between the driver side air bag module inflator No 2 and SAS control module Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the clock spring and SAS POSSIBLE control module CAUSE Clock spring malfunction Driver side air bag module inflator No 2 malfunction SAS control module malfunction SAS CONTROL MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR CLOCK SPRING CLOCK SPRING INFLATOR NO 1 INFLATOR NO 2 HARNESS
29. D SHRT_B e Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT SQ LOWRES e Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES NORMAL e Related wiring harness normal NORMAL OPEN e Related wiring harness circuit meal open OPEN side air bap module SHRT GND e Related wiring harness short to IA ID inflator No 2 circuit status ground SHRI UND SHRT e Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT SQ LOWRES e Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES NORMAL e Related wiring harness normal NORMAL OPEN e Related wiring harness circuit Dassengercideprectensioter denk SHRT GND e Related wiring harness short to 2G 21 belt circuit status anung PHEIL OND SHRT_B e Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT SQ LOWRES e Pre tensioner seat belt circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES RCM VOLT V IW voltage e Ignition switch is at ON B w RX 8 Safety Page 20 TRAK SW Forward Rearward e Front seat front position Forward 2W 2X Seat track position sensor state e Front seat rear position Rearward w RX 8 Safety Page 21 SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING AIR BAG SYSTEM Troubleshooting Index e Use the chart below verify the symptoms of the trouble in order to diagnose the appropriate area No Troubleshooting item Description Page Ka E EE Malfunction in air bag system See NO 1 AIR BAG SYSTEM 1 lieht 2 t ren
30. D BY NUMBERS TERMINALS OF THIS CONNECTOR ARE INDICATED BY NUMBERS Page 6 F e e E 2222 HARNESS SYMBOL RX p Safety SAS CONTROL MODULE Monitors shock level when collisions occur Also monitors air bag electrical system components and connections to prevent mis operation or no YELLOW operation of the air bag SAS CONTROL MODULE FED 81 01 YELLOW SAS CONTROL MODULE 51 01 BLUE 51 05 YELLOW PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 31 03 BLUE CLA S1 05 DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE S1 04 1 CLOCK SPRING YELLOW CLOCK SPRING Electrically connects steering wheel and air bag to body harness 51 01 W 1 SHORT G B DR3 SAS CONTROL MODULE R 2V 28 2P 2M 21 2G YQ kr 0 DIES LZIEZESESERCZIVZES 2U 2R 20 2L 21 2F BAR LZY DR3 2A D ND DRIVER SIDE PRE TENSIONER 1 SEAT BELT 1 10 5 X 16 SHORT BAR 1 L DRA SENSOR PASSENGER SIDE PRE TENSIDNER SEAT BELT 81 11 PASSENGER SIDE 81 10 DRIVER SIDE PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT DR3 81 12 DRIVER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MDDULE R WO SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR 1 11 DRIVER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE SHORT BAR 81 12 Wo PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MDDULE SHORT BAR 81 13 PASSENGER SIDE PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT DR4 81 13 PASSENGER SIDE SIDE 81 14 DRIVER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE R AIR BAG SENSOR R3 81
31. D DATA MONITOR TABLE PABAGR e Is the resistance of the passenger side air bag module normal Resistance 1 4 2 9 ohms INFLATOR NO 1 CONNECTOR WARNING e Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components j See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e Is there any malfunction of the passenger side air bag module connector INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control module See SAS CONTROL MODULE Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO N Past malfunction diagnosis e DTC troubleshooting completed No Go to the next step Yes Replace the air bag wiring harness No Go to the next step w RX 8 Safety Page 52 VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN Replace the passenger side air bag PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR module NO 1 OR RELATED WIRING HARNESS Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE module Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position See SAS CONTROL
32. DE CONNECTOR 48 4A E rumen YS RECS ss sc sese 150 60 50 54 N w RX 8 Safety Page 121 DEPLOYMENT TOOL INSPECTION OF SST DEPLOYMENT TOOL 1 Before using the SST 49 H066 002 inspect its operation Inspection Procedure 1 Follow the steps below to inspect the SST 49 066 002 e f notas indicated in the table replace the SST 49 H066 002 because it has a malfunction WARNING e Do not use a malfunctioning SST 49 H066 002 otherwise it could cause the air bag module or pre tensioner seat belt to accidentally operate deploy CAUTION Because the permissible voltage for the SST 49 H066 002 is 12 V do not connect a 24 V power source because it will damage the SST Always connect only a 12 V power source Light Step Inspection procedure condition Green Red Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal and the black 1 Off clip to the negative battery terminal 2 Connect connectors A and B Off On 3 Press the activation switch On Off w RX 8 Safety Page 122 BLACK CLIP ACTIVATION SWITCH w RX 8 Safety Page 123 AIR BAG MODULES AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES WARNING e Alive undeployed air bag module or pre tensioner seat belt may accidentally operate deploy when it is disposed of and cause serious injury Do not dispose of a live undeployed air bag module and pre tensioner se
33. DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE PID DATA monitor See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE DR CURTN module normal Resistance 1 4 3 2 ohms INSPECT DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR WARNING Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following Is the resistance of the driver side curtain air bag Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control module See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATIO Past malfunction diagnosis DTC troubleshooting completed No Go to the next step Yes Replace the air bag wiring harness Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components See SERVICE WARNINGS No Go to the next step See SERVICE CAUTIONS Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more Disconnect the driver side curtain air bag module connector Is there any malfunction of the driver side curtain air bag module connector VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE OR RELATED WIRING HARNESS 2a Steeles ELI eee ee Connect the leads of the SST Fuel and thermometer Replace the driver side curtain air bag module See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REM
34. EASE SOLENOID INSPECTION See SEAT BELT INSPECTION Rear seat belt 2 See REAR SEAT BELT REMOV AL INSTALLATION H See SEAT BELT INSPECTION Front buckle 3 See FRONT BUCKLE REMOV AL INSTALLATION See FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH INSPECTION Rear buckle See REAR BUCKLE REMOVAL INSTALLATION Child restraint seat anchor See CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 147 FRONT SEAT BELT FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL INSTALLATION WARNING e Handling the front seat belt pre tensioner seat belt improperly can accidentally deploy the pre tensioner which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the front seat belt See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS WARNING e side air bag sensor is attached below the seat belt rail When working around the seat belt rail disconnect the negative battery cable or work carefully avoiding excessive impact to the area below the seat belt rail CAUTION e The ELR emergency locking retractor has a spring that will unwind if the retractor cover is removed The spring cannot be rewound by hand If this occurs the ELR will not work properly Therefore do not disassemble the retractor 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 rear door lower trim See REAR DOOR LOWER TRIM REMO
35. Go to the next step See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Disconnect the passenger side side air bag module connector e Is there any malfunction of the passenger side side air bag module connector Replace the passenger side side air VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN bag module 3 PASSENGER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE OR Yes RELATED WIRING HARNESS See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 59 e Connect the leads of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker or apply 2 ohm resistance to passenger side side air bag module connector terminals A and B e Set the resistance of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker to the 2 ohm position e Connect the negative battery cable e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Replace the air bag wiring harness e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following then go to the next step No PID DATA monitor See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE DSB P ST e Are related wiring harnesses normal Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE module e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position See SAS CONTROL e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 MODULE min or more Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO e Connect the passenger side side air bag module N connector e Are DTCs B1996 B1997 B
36. ING e Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system 1 components No Reconnect the connector properly See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Partially peel back the floor covering Are all SAS control module connectors securely connected INSPECT ALL SAS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTORS e e Remove the column cover e Disconnect the clock spring connector e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector Yes e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air 2 bag module connectors e Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module connectors Remove the rear door lower trim e Disconnect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connectors e Disconnect the SAS control module connector e Are the poor connection detector bars of SAS control module connectors normal No Present malfunction diagnosis Past malfunction diagnosis Replace the air bag wiring harness Replace the SAS control module See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION DTC troubleshooting completed w
37. NINGS Air Bag Module Inspection e Inspecting an air bag module using a tester can operate deploy the air bag module which may cause serious injury Do not use a tester to inspect an air bag module Always use the on board diagnostic function to diagnose the air bag module for malfunctions NO GOOD Air Bag Module Handling e Handling a live undeployed air bag module that is pointed toward your body could result in serious injury if the air bag module were to accidentally operate deploy When carrying a live undeployed air bag module point the deployment surface away from your body to lessen the chance of injury in case it operates deploys GOOD NO GOOD e Alive undeployed air bag module placed with its deployment surface to ground is dangerous If the air bag module were to accidentally operate deploy it could cause serious injury Always place a live undeployed air bag module with its deployment surface up Side Air Bag Module Handling e When a side air bag module operates deploys due to a collision the interior of the seat back pad frame trim may become damaged If a side air bag does not operate deploy normally from a seat back that has been reused a serious accident may result 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 After servicing verify that the seat operates normally and that the wiring harness is not
38. NT PROCEDURES Pre tensioner seat belt See AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES SAS control module See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION Crash zone sensor See CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION Side air bag sensor See SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION Clock spring See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL INSTALLATION See CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION See CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT w RX 8 Safety Page 102 DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION WARNING e Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS 1 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position 2 Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more 3 Remove in the order indicated in the table 79 117 79 181 119 2 7 I 70 1 2 79 117 1 81 119 70 103 kgf cm in Ibf Q Bot Connector 3 See Connector Removal Note 4 Driver side air bag module 4 Install in the reverse order of removal 5 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position w RX 8 Safety Page 103 6 Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx 6 s and goes out e Ifthe air bag system warning light d
39. ON WARNING Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure Abnormal resistance other than 1 4 3 2 ohms detected in the passenger side curtain air bag module circuit Malfunction in the wiring harness between the passenger side curtain air bag module and SAS control module POSSIBLE CAUSE Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the passenger side curtain air bag module and SAS control module Passenger side curtain air bag module malfunction SAS control module malfunction PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 89 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following PID DATA monitor 1 See PID DDATA MONITOR TABLE PS CURTN e Is the resistance of the passenger side curtain air bag module normal Resistance 1 4 3 2 ohms MODULE CONNECTOR WARNING INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control module See SAS CONTROL MODULE Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO Past malfunction diagnosis DTC troubleshooting completed No Go t
40. ON cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an CONDITION inspection always follow the inspection procedure Abnormal resistance other than 1 5 3 7 ohms detected in the driver side air bag module inflator No 1 circuit Malfunction in the wiring harness between the driver side air bag module inflator No 1 and SAS control module Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the clock spring and SAS POSSIBLE control module CAUSE Clock spring malfunction Driver side air bag module inflator No 1 malfunction SAS control module malfunction SAS CONTROL MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR CLOCK SPRING CLOCK SPRING INFLATOR NO 1 INFLATOR NO 2 HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 47 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control le INFLATOR NO 1 DOG NTROL e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following 2 n PID DATA monitor See PID DDATA MONITOR Ves REMOVAL INSTALLATIO 1 TABLE N DABAGR e Is the resistance of the driver side air bag module Past malfunction diagnosis normal Resistance 1 5 3 7 ohms DTC troubleshooting completed No Go to the next step INSPECT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE Yes Replace the air bag wiring harness CONNECTOR CLOCK SPRING WARNING e Ha
41. OVAL INSTALLATION w tal RX 8 Safety Page 87 checker or apply 2 ohm resistance to driver side curtain air bag module connector terminals A and B e Set the resistance of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker to the 2 ohm position e Connect the negative battery cable e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following No Replace the air bag wiring harness PID DATA monitor then go to the next step See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE OD D CURT e Are related wiring harnesses normal Present malfunction diagnosis e Replace the SAS control INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE module Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position See SAS CONTROL e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 MODULE min or more Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO e Connect the driver side curtain air bag module N connector e Are DTCs B2773 B2774 B2775 and or B2776 Past malfunction diagnosis indicated e DTC troubleshooting completed No DTC troubleshooting completed w RX 8 Safety Page 88 DTC 2777 2778 B2779 B2780 B2777 DTC B2778 B2779 B2780 Passenger side curtain air bag module circuit resistance low Passenger side curtain air bag module circuit resistance high Passenger side curtain air bag module circuit short to body ground Passenger side curtain air bag module circuit short to power supply DETECTION CONDITI
42. OVAL INSTALLATION SAS control module configuration Is DTC B2477 indicated Past malfunction diagnosis e DTC troubleshooting completed No DTC troubleshooting completed w RX 8 Safety Page 85 DTC B2773 B2774 B2775 2776 B2773 DTC B2774 B2775 B2776 Driver side curtain air bag module circuit resistance low Driver side curtain air bag module circuit resistance high Driver side curtain air bag module circuit short to body ground Driver side curtain air bag module circuit short to power supply DETECTION CONDITION WARNING Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure Abnormal resistance other than 1 4 3 2 ohms detected in the driver side curtain air bag module circuit Malfunction in the wiring harness between the driver side curtain air bag module and SAS control module POSSIBLE CAUSE Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the driver side curtain air bag module and SAS control module Driver side curtain air bag module malfunction SAS control module malfunction DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 86 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT
43. RX 8 Safety Page 43 DTC B1881 B1882 B1883 1886 B1881 Passenger side pre tensioner seat belt circuit resistance high DTC B1882 Passenger side pre tensioner seat belt circuit short to power supply B1883 Passenger side pre tensioner seat belt circuit short to body ground B1886 Passenger side pre tensioner seat belt circuit resistance low WARNING e Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may DETECTION cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an CONDITION inspection always follow the inspection procedure e Abnormal resistance other than 1 5 3 1 ohms detected in the passenger side pre tensioner seat belt circuit e Malfunction in the wiring harness between the passenger side pre tensioner seat belt and SAS control module e Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the passenger side pre tensioner seat belt and SAS control module Passenger side pre tensioner seat belt malfunction e SAS control module malfunction POSSIBLE CAUSE PASSENGER SIDE PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 44 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE PRE TENSIONER Present malfunction diagnosis e Replace the SAS control e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following modul
44. Replace the SAS control module INSPECT DRIVER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR See SAS CONTROL e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following MODULE 1 PID DATA monitor See PID DATA MONITOR Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO TABLE N OD D CRSH e Is the driver side side air bag sensor normal Past malfunction diagnosis e DTC troubleshooting completed No Go to the next step Replace the driver side side air bag INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN DRIVER sensor then go to the next step 2 SIDE SIDE AIR SENSOR AND SAS CONTROL _ Yes MODULE See SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 78 WARNING e Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the column cover e Disconnect the clock spring connector e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air bag No Replace the air bag wiring harness module connectors e Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module
45. Replace the SAS control module INSPECT CRASH ZONE SENSOR See SAS CONTROL e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following MODULE 1 PID DATA monitor See PID DATA MONITOR Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO TABLE NJ OD F CRSH e Is the crash zone sensor normal Past malfunction diagnosis e DTC troubleshooting completed No Go to the next step Replace the crash zone sensor then go to the next step 5 INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN CRASH ZONE SENSOR AND SAS CONTROL MODULE es See CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 68 WARNING e Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the column cover e Disconnect the clock spring connector e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air bag module connectors e Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module connectors Remove the rear door lower trim e Disconnect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner seat be
46. SAFETY AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS SERVICE WARNINGS Air Bag Module Inspection e Inspecting an air bag module using a tester can operate deploy the air bag module which may cause serious injury Do not use a tester to inspect an air bag module Always use the on board diagnostic function to diagnose the air bag module for malfunctions Air Bag Module Handling Handling a live undeployed air bag module that is pointed toward your body could result in serious injury if the air bag module were to accidentally operate deploy When carrying a live undeployed air bag module point the deployment surface away from your body to lessen the chance of injury in case it operates deploys e Alive undeployed air bag module placed with its deployment surface to ground is dangerous If the air bag module were to accidentally operate deploy it could cause serious injury Always place a live undeployed air bag module with its deployment surface up w RX 8 Safety Page 1 Side Air Bag Module Handling e When a side air bag module operates deploys due to a collision the interior of the seat back pad frame trim may become damaged If a side air bag does not operate deploy normally from a seat back that has been reused a serious accident may result 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 After servicing verify that
47. SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 61 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control INFLATOR NO 2 ad po edi equivalent verify the following See SAS CONTROL monitor MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATIO 1 See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE bla N D ABAGR2 e Is the resistance of the driver side air bag module Past 9 normal e DTC troubleshooting Resistance 1 5 3 7 ohms completed No Go to the next step INSPECT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE Yes Replace the air bag wiring harness CONNECTOR CLOCK SPRING WARNING Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components 2 See SERVICE WARNINGS No Go to the next step See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Disconnect the driver side air bag module connector e Is there any malfunction of the driver side air bag module connector VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN 2 Me deiverside at bag DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR 3 NO 2 RELATED WIRING HARNESS Yes See DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE Connect the leads o
48. TIVATION SWITCH WARNING e Verify that air bag module operation explosive sound occurs twice If no operation explosive sound was heard or a single operation explosive sound was heard both inflators would not have operated deployed properly This may cause serious injury because the air bag module may operate deploy accidentally If the two operation explosive sounds are not heard perform Step 10 again In case that the two operation explosive sounds in total are not verified even though Step 10 is performed again leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before getting near it again e The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated deployed You can be burned Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment w RX 8 Safety Page 135 11 Disconnect the SSTs Deployment tool from the SSTs Adapter harness Passenger side air bag module WARNING e The passenger side air bag module is a dual inflator type If one inflator is forced to operate deploy the other may operate deploy accidentally To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module make sure to operate deploy both passenger side air bag module inflators simultaneously following the procedure below Remove the passenger side air bag module See PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 2 Install the bolts to the passenger side air bag module PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
49. ULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 2 Connect the SST Adapter harness to the side air bag module as shown in the figure SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 3 Place the padded surface of the side air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in the figure To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel wrap a wire cross section 1 25 mm 0 002 in or more through the tire and around the brackets at least 4 times WARNING e Ifthe air bag module is not properly installed to the tire serious injury may occur when the module is operated deployed When installing the air bag module to the tire make sure the padded surface is facing the center of the tire SIDE AIR BAG CALL TIRE MODULE 4 Stack the tire with the side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the side air bag module and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top w RX 8 Safety Page 139 TIRE WITH 47 WHEEL 5 Secure the tires with wire 6 Connect the SST Deployment tool to the SST Adapter harness 49 H066 002 SS 49 L066 002 7 Connect the SST Deployment tool to the battery Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal 8 Verify that the red lamp on the SST Deployment tool is illuminated 9 Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m 20 ft away from the vehicle w RX
50. VAL INSTALLATION 2 Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector 3 Connect the SSTs Adapter harness to the passenger side air bag module as shown in the figure PASSENGER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE AIR BAG MODULE x CONNECTOR CONNECTOR gb UH 49 9066 003 4 Connect the SSTs Deployment tool to the SSTs Adapter harness lof 002 l O 5 49 H066 002 49 KINITA 002 5 Connect both SSTs Deployment tool to the battery Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal w RX 8 Safety Page 127 6 Verify that the red lamp on both SSTs Deployment tool is illuminated 7 Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m 20 ft away from the vehicle 8 Press the activation switch on the SST Deployment tool connected with 49 L066 002 a yellow connector of the SST Adapter harness and after 3 s press the activation switch on the other SST Deployment tool to operate deploy the air bag module both inflators _ ACTIVATION SWITCH WARNING e Verify that air bag module operation explosive sound occurs twice If no operation explosive sound was heard or a single operation explosive sound was heard both inflators would not have operated deployed properly This may cause serious injury because the air bag module may operate deploy accident
51. VAL INSTALLATION 4 Remove the rear door upper trim See REAR DOOR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL INSTALLATION 5 Remove the rear seat cushion See REAR SEAT REMOVAL INSTALLATION 6 Remove in the order indicated in the table w RX 8 Safety Page 148 36 3 53 9 3 71 5 49 26 8 39 7 Be 8 38 2 78 N m kgf m ft lbf 1 Lock release solenoid connector 2 Cover A 3 Bolt A 4 Bolt B 5 Front seat belt Pre tensioner seat belt connector 6 See Pre tensioner Seat Belt Connector Removal Note 7 Cover B 8 Bolt C 9 Seat belt rail 7 Install in the reverse order of removal 8 Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx 6 s and then goes out when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position e Ifthe air bag system warning light does not operate refer to the on board diagnostic system and perform inspection of the system w RX 8 Safety Page 149 Pre tensioner Seat Belt Connector Removal Note 1 Using a flathead screwdriver pry out the pre tensioner seat belt connector stopper plate PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT CONNECTOR 2 Disconnect the pre tensioner seat belt connector LOCK RELEASE SOLENOID INSPECTION 1 Disconnect the negative battery cable 2 Remove the rear door lower trim See REAR DOOR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL INSTALLATION 3 Disconnect the lock release solenoid connector 4 Measure the resistance of the loc
52. ally If the two operation explosive sounds are not heard perform Step 8 again In case that the two operation explosive sounds in total are not verified even though Step 8 is performed again leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before getting near it again e The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated deployed You can be burned Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment 9 Disconnect the SSTs Deployment tool from the SSTs Adapter harness w RX 8 Safety Page 128 Side air bag module 1 Disconnect the side air bag module connector 2 Connect the SST Adapter harness to the side air bag module as shown in the figure SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR 2 49 D066 002 3 Connect the SST Deployment tool to the SST Adapter harness 49 0066 002 Js O 4 Connect the SST Deployment tool to the battery Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal 5 Verify that the red lamp on the SST Deployment tool is illuminated 6 Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m 20 ft away from the vehicle 7 Press the activation switch on the SST Deployment tool to operate deploy the side air bag module w RX 8 Safety Page 129 O SWITCH 49 066 002 i ACTIVATION Curtain air bag module 1 Remove the tire house trim See TIRE HOUSE TRIM
53. ally which may cause improper operation If the SAS control module is reused the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts may not operate deploy normally which could result in a serious accident Always replace the SAS control module with a new one The SAS control module cannot be bench checked or self checked Crash Zone Sensor Handling e Removing the crash zone sensor or disconnecting the crash zone sensor connector with the ignition switch at the ON position can activate the crash zone sensor and operate deploy the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts which may cause serious injury Before removing the crash zone sensor or disconnecting the crash zone sensor connector always turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position disconnect the negative battery cable and then wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power e Ifthe crash zone sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts may accidentally operate deploy and cause injury or the system may fail to operate normally and cause a serious accident Do not subject the crash zone sensor to shock or disassemble the sensor e Because a sensor is built into the crash zone sensor 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 a
54. and B e Set the resistance of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker to the 2 ohm position e Connect the negative battery cable e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Replace the air bag wiring harness e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following then go to the next step PID DATA monitor See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE PSB P ST e Are related wiring harnesses normal Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE module e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position See SAS CONTROL e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 MODULE min or more Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO e Connect the passenger side pre tensioner seat belt N connector e Are DTCs B1881 B1882 B1883 and or B1886 Past malfunction diagnosis indicated e DTC troubleshooting completed No DTC troubleshooting completed w RX 8 Safety Page 46 DTC B1913 B1916 B1932 B1934 B1913 00 Driver side air bag module inflator No 1 circuit short to body ground DTC B1916 Driver side air bag module inflator No 1 circuit short to power supply B1932 Driver side air bag module inflator No 1 circuit resistance high B1934 Driver side air bag module inflator No 1 circuit resistance low WARNING Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may DETECTI
55. assenger side side air bag sensor terminal B for the following Short to ground Short to power supply Open circuit e Is the wiring harness normal w RX 8 Safety Page 83 Present malfunction diagnosis e Replace the SAS control module INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position CORO MODULE 4 negative battery cable and wait for 1 Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO Connect the passenger side side air bag sensor Me connector e Are DTCs 2445 and or U2018 indicated Past malfunction diagnosis e DTC troubleshooting completed No DTC troubleshooting completed w RX 8 Safety Page 84 DTC B2477 DTC B2477 Configuration error WARNING e Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an DETECTION l n inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may CONDITION i cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure e SAS control module configuration has not been performed correctly POSSIBLE CAUSE e SAS control module configuration error e SAS control module malfunction Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE Present malfunction diagnosis e Replace the SAS control module See SAS CONTROL MODULE Using the WDS or equivalent perform Yes REM
56. at belt If the SSTs Deployment tool and Adapter harness are not available consult the nearest Mazda representative for assistance CAUTION e Deploying the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts inside the vehicle may cause damage to the vehicle interior When the vehicle is not to be scrapped always deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts outside the vehicle e Ifthe vehicle is to be scrapped or when disposing of any air bag modules or pre tensioner seat belts operate deploy them inside the vehicle by following the deployment procedure below and using the SST Deployment tool e When disposing of a operated deployed air bag module and pre tensioner seat belt refer to AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT DISPOSAL PROCEDURES Deployment Procedure for Inside of Vehicle 1 Inspect the SST Deployment tool See INSPECTION OF SST DEPLOYMENT TOOL 2 Move the vehicle to an open space away from strong winds and close all of the vehicle doors and windows 3 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position 4 Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more 5 Follow the procedure below for operating deploying the applicable air bag module or pre tensioner seat belt Driver side air bag module w RX 8 Safety Page 124 WARNING e driver side air bag module is a dual inflator type If one inflator is forced to operate deploy the other may operate deploy accide
57. bag module connectors DTC troubleshooting e Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air completed bag module connectors w RX 8 Safety Page 63 Remove the rear door lower trim Disconnect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connectors Partially peel back the floor covering Disconnect the SAS control module connector Inspect the wiring harness between SAS control module terminal 1G and clock spring terminal 1B SAS control module terminal 1J and clock spring terminal 1A for the following Short to ground Short to power supply Open circuit Is the wiring harness normal Replace the air bag wiring harness w RX 8 Safety Page 64 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR NO 2 e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following PID DATA monitor 1 See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE P ABAGR2 e Is the resistance of the passenger side air bag module normal Resistance 1 4 2 9 ohms INFLATOR NO 2 CONNECTOR WARNING e Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components j See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative batte
58. clock spring connector e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air bag module connectors e Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module connectors e Remove the rear door lower trim e Disconnect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connectors e Partially peel back the floor covering e Disconnect the SAS control module connector e Inspect the wiring harness between SAS control module terminal 2T and driver side front buckle switch terminal G manual seat or terminal D power seat for the following Short to ground Short to power supply Open circuit e Is the wiring harness normal Replace the wiring harness w RX 8 Safety Page 73 DTC B2438 B2439 B2692 B2438 Passenger side front buckle switch circuit short to body ground DTC B2439 Passenger side front buckle switch circuit resistance not within specification B2692 Passenger side front buckle switch circuit open or short to power supply WARNING Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure DETECTION CONDITION Malfunction in the passenger side front buckle
59. d wait for 1 min or more e Remove the driver side front buckle Replace the driver side front 2 See FRONT BUCKLE buckle REMOVAL INSTALLATION No See FRONT BUCKLE e Inspect the driver side front buckle switch REMOVAL INSTALLATION See FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH INSPECTION e Is the driver side front buckle switch normal INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN DRIVER Yes Go to the next step SIDE BUCKLE SWITCH AND GROUND e Inspect the wiring harness between driver side front 3 buckle switch terminal H manual seat or terminal C power seat and ground for the following No Replace the wiring harness Short to power supply Open circuit e Is the wiring harness normal w RX 8 Safety Page 72 INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN DRIVER Present malfunction diagnosis SIDE BUCKLE SWITCH AND SAS CONTROL MODULE e Replace SAS control module WARNING See SAS CONTROL Handling the air bag system components improperly MODULE can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre REMOVAL INSTALLATIO tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you N Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components Past malfunction diagnosis See SERVICE WARNINGS e DTC troubleshooting completed See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the column cover e Disconnect the
60. dicated in the table replace the front buckle w RX 8 Safety Page 152 Manual seat O O Continuity Seat belt Fastened Unfastened Power seat O O Continuity Seat belt Fastened Unfastened Passenger Side 1 Disconnect the negative battery cable 2 Disconnect the buckle switch connector 3 Verify continuity as indicated in the table e f notas indicated in the table replace the front buckle w RX 8 Safety Page 153 Seat belt Fastened Unfastened w RX 8 Safety Page 154 REAR BUCKLE REAR BUCKLE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 1 Remove the rear seat cushion See REAR SEAT REMOVAL INSTALLATION 2 Remove in the order indicated in the table 38 2 784 1 NAG 12 3 90 7 99 28 2 57 8 7 kgt m ft Ibf 1 Bolt 2 Rear buckle 3 Install in the reverse order of removal w RX 8 Safety Page 155 SEAT BELT SEAT BELT INSPECTION Belt 1 Verify that the belt is installed properly with no twisting or kinks 2 Verify that there is no damage to the seat belt and no deformation of the metal fittings e If there is any malfunction replace the seat belt ELR 1 Verify that the belt can be pulled out smoothly and that it retracts smoothly us e If there is any malfunction replace the seat belt 2 Verify that the retractor locks when the belt is pulled quickly e If there is malfunction replace the seat belt 3 Remove the ret
61. e PT See SAS CONTROL MODULE See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATION PS PTENS Past malfunction diagnosis e Is the resistance of the passenger side pre tensioner i DiCucubleshoo ng seat belt normal completed No Go to the next step INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE PRE TENSIONER Yes Replace the air bag wiring harness SEAT BELT CONNECTOR Resistance 1 5 3 1 ohms WARNING e Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components 3 See SERVICE WARNINGS No Go to the next step See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the passenger side rear door lower trim e Disconnect the passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connector e Is there any malfunction of the passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connector Replace the passenger side pre VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN tensioner seat belt 3 PASSENGER SIDE PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT Yes OR RELATED WIRING HARNESS See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 45 e Connect the leads of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker or apply 2 ohm resistance to passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connector terminals A
62. eat Belt Reuse e Even if an air bag module or a pre tensioner seat belt does not operate deploy in a collision and does not have any external signs of damage it may have been damaged internally which may cause improper operation Before reusing a live undeployed air bag module and the pre tensioner seat belts 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 Air Bag Wiring Harness Repair e Incorrectly repairing an air bag wiring harness can accidentally operate deploy the air bag module and pre tensioner seat belts If a problem is found in the air bag wiring harness always replace the wiring harness with a new one w RX 8 Safety Page 100 AIR BAG SYSTEM LOCATION INDEX Driver side air bag module 1 See DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION See AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES See AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES Side air bag module 3 See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION See AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES 4 Curtain air bag module Passenger side air bag module 2 See PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 101 See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION See AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYME
63. ed wiring harnesses normal Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE module Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position See SAS CONTROL e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 MODULE min or more Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO e Connect the passenger side curtain air bag module N connector e Are DTCs B2777 B2778 B2779 and or B2780 Past malfunction diagnosis indicated e DTC troubleshooting completed No DTC troubleshooting completed w RX 8 Safety Page 91 DTC B2867 DTC B2867 Poor connection of any SAS control module connectors WARNING Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an DETECTION inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may CONDITION cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure There is no continuity between the poor connection detector bar terminals of the SAS control module POSSIBLE Poor connection of any SAS control module connectors CAUSE Malfunction of any SAS control module connectors SAS control module malfunction SAS CONTROL MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 92 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION VERIFY THAT ALL SAS CONTROL MODULE Yes Go to the next step CONNECTORS ARE CONNECTED WITH SAS CONTROL MODULE WARN
64. er this light is strictly for reference Make sure to inspect the system using the WDS or equivalent FLOWCHART e Use the following flowchart to verify the cause of the trouble NOTE e While performing the inspection of the past malfunction code the applicable DTCs may be added to memory by removing or disconnecting the related parts Inspect only the DTCs that were indicated before inspecting e When DTCs of the present malfunction are no longer output after present or past malfunctions or both have been repaired be sure to perform past malfunction display cancellation to prevent repair of malfunctions that have already been repaired w RX 8 Safety Page 11 START T 1 Turn ignition switch to ON position Confirm malfunction symptom then Does air bag system warning light illuminate for troubleshoot warning light circuit of approx 6 s and then go off applicable malfunction referring to TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX Using WDS or equivalent verify if DTCs inspect DTCs one by one starting from are present the smallest code referring to DTC Is DTC displayed TABLE No Y Y 2 Up yes Using WDS or equivalent a Using WDS or equivalent verify if a DTC has been verify if DTCs are present stored in SAS control module Is DTC displayed Is DTC displayed No Y Shake related applicable wiring harnesses of applicable malfunctions Is DTC displayed Note For DTCs that are the same
65. erformance of the steering angle sensor may be reduced causing abnormal operation When handling the clock spring be careful not to deform the disc and make sure there is no foreign material on it 1 Disconnect the negative battery cable 2 Remove the driver side air bag module See DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 3 Remove the steering wheel See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL INSTALLATION 4 Remove the column cover See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL INSTALLATION 5 Remove in the order indicated in the table 1 Screw 2 Connector Clock spring 3 See Clock Spring Installation Note w RX 8 Safety Page 118 6 Install in the reverse order of removal 7 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position 8 Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx 6 s and goes out e Ifthe 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 Clock Spring Installation Note CAUTION e Ifthe clock spring is not adjusted the spring wire in the clock spring could over wind and break when the steering wheel is turned Always adjust the clock spring after installing it 1 Adjust the clock spring after installing it See CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT NOTE e The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock spring 1 Setthe front t
66. everse order of removal w RX 8 Safety Page 159
67. f the SST Fuel and thermometer REMOVAL INSTALLATION SEEN aaa 4 eldest o AA 2 w RX 8 Safety Page 62 checker or apply 2 ohm resistance to driver side air bag module inflator No 1 connector terminals 3A and 3B and driver side air bag module inflator No 2 connector terminals 4A and 4B e Set the resistance of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker to the 2 ohm position e Connect the negative battery cable e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following PID DATA monitor No Go to the next step See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE OD DAB2 ST e Are related wiring harnesses normal INSPECT CLOCK SPRING Yes Go to the next step e Inspect the clock spring Replace the clock spring See CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION No See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL INSTALLATION e 15 the clock spring normal INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN CLOCK Present malfunction diagnosis SPRING AND SAS CONTROL MODULE Replace the SAS control e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position module e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more See SAS CONTROL e Remove the column cover MODULE e Disconnect the clock spring connector Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO e Remove the glove compartment N e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector Past malfunction diagnosis e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air
68. f the crash zone sensor is reused the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts may not operate deploy normally which could result in a serious accident Always replace the crash zone sensor with a new one The crash zone sensor cannot be bench checked or self checked Side Air Bag Sensor Handling Removing the side air bag sensor or disconnecting the side air bag sensor connector with the ignition switch at the ON position can activate the side air bag sensor and operate deploy the side air bag which may cause serious injury Before removing the side air bag sensor or disconnecting the side air bag sensor connector always turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position disconnect the negative battery cable and then wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power w RX 8 Safety Page 98 e Ifthe side air bag sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled the side air bag may accidentally operate deploy and cause injury or the system may fail to operate normally and cause a serious accident Do not subject the side air bag sensor to shock or disassemble the sensor Because a sensor is built into the side air bag sensor 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 If the side air bag sensor is reused t
69. function replace the seat belt Seat Bert Lock Release With the front seat belts unbuckled close all the doors door switch off Open either one of the front doors then press the door switch by hand door switch off When releasing the door switch door switch on confirm on both sides that the operation sound of the lock release solenoids is heard e If there is any malfunction inspect the following parts Lock release solenoid See LOCK RELEASE SOLENOID INSPECTION Door switch See DOOR SWITCH INSPECTION Keyless control module See KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE INSPECTION With the front seat belts unbuckled open all the doors door switch on When either one of driver side or passenger side seat belts is buckled front buckle switch on confirm that the operation sound of the lock release solenoid is heard for the buckled seat belt lock release solenoid off e If there is any malfunction inspect the following parts Lock release solenoid See LOCK RELEASE SOLENOID INSPECTION Front buckle switch See FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH INSPECTION Keyless control module See KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE INSPECTION w RX 8 Safety Page 158 CHILD RESTRANT SEAT ANCHOR CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION Remove in the order indicated in the table 1 ii 08 dn 27 E 2 8xgim YPI 19 ftlbf O 1 Cover 2 Bolt 3 Child restraint seat anchor 2 Install in the r
70. g module connectors e Remove the rear door lower trims e Disconnect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connectors e Disconnect the seat track position sensor connector e Inspect the wiring harness between SAS control module terminal and seat track position sensor terminals for short to ground short to power supply and open circuit 2W A 2X B e Is the wiring harness normal Replace wiring harness then go to next step w RX 8 Safety Page 95 Present malfunction INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE diagnosis e Connect the SAS control module connector Replace the SAS control e Connect the clock spring connector module e Connect the passenger side air bag module connector See SAS CONTROL e Connect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag Yes MODULE 3 module connectors REMOVAL INSTALLATIO e Connect the driver and passenger side side air bag N module connectors e Connect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner Past malfunction seat belt connectors diagnosis e Connect the seat track position sensor connector e Are DTCs C1947 C1948 and or C1981 indicated DTC troubleshooting completed No DTC troubleshooting completed CLEARING DTC 1 After repairs have been made retrieve DTCs 2 Using the WDS or equivalent clear DTCs from memory 3 Perform the DTC inspection again and verify that no DTC is displayed w RX 8 Safety Page 96 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WAR
71. harness circuit open OPEN Related wiring harness short to 2M 20 ground SHRT GND Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES Sensor normal Sensor communication error COMM FAIL Sensor internal circuit abnormal INT FAIL 1B 1C OD P CRSH OK Passenger side side air bag sensor COMM FAN i INT FAIL Sensor normal OK Sensor communication error COMM FAIL 2B 20 Sensor internal circuit abnormal INT FAIL NORMAL OD_P_CURT OPEN Passenger side curtain air bag SHRT_GND module circuit status SHRT SQ LOWRES Related wiring harness normal NORMAL Related wiring harness circuit open OPEN Related wiring harness short to 2A 2D ground SHRT_GND Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT Bt Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES OD PABI ST OPEN Passenger side air bag module SHRT GND inflator No 1 circuit status Related wiring harness normal NORMAL Related wiring harness circuit d open OPEN Related wiring harness short to ground SHRT GND w RX 8 Safety Page 17 SQ LOWRES Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT Bt Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES NORMAL OD_PAB2_ST OPEN Passenger side air bag module SHRT_GND inflator No 2 circuit status SHRT BU SQ LOWRES Related wiring harness normal NORMAL Related wiring harness circuit
72. he ignition switch to ON position Repair the wiring harnesses then go No e Measure the voltage at instrument cluster connector to Step 9 terminal 1G e 15 the voltage 9 V or more VERIFY THAT SAS CONTROL MODULE Replace the SAS control module then CONNECTOR TERMINAL 1X IS GROUND go to the next step See SAS CONTROL MODULE e Turn the igniti itch to LOCK ition urn the ignition switch to position REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 29 e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the column cover e Disconnect the clock spring connector e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air bag module connectors e Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module connectors e Remove the rear door lower trims No Replace the wiring harnesses then go e Disconnect the driver and passenger side pre to the next step tensioner seat belt connectors e Partially peel back the floor covering e Disconnect all SAS control module control model connectors e Inspect the wiring harness between SAS control module connector terminal 1 X and ground for the following Short to power supply Open circuit e Is the wiring harness okay CONFIRM THAT MALFUNCTION SYMPTOMS DO Yes Complete troubleshooting then NOT RECUR AFTER REPAIR explain repairs to customer e Turn the ig
73. he side air bag may not operate deploy normally which could result in a serious accident Always replace the side air bag sensor with a new one The side air bag sensor cannot be bench checked or self checked Pre tensioner Seat Belt Inspection e Inspecting a pre tensioner seat belt using a tester can operate deploy the pre tensioner seat belt which may cause serious injury Do not use a tester to inspect a pre tensioner seat belt Always use the on board diagnostic function to diagnose the pre tensioner seat belt for malfunctions SERVICE CAUTIONS Air Bag System Component Disassembly e Disassembling the air bag system components could cause it to not operate deploy normally Never disassemble any air bag system components NO GOOD Air Bag Module Pre tensioner Seat Belt Handling e Oil grease or water on the air bag modules may cause the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts to fail to operate deploy in an accident Never allow oil grease or water to get on the air bag modules or pre tensioner seat belts e Inserting a screwdriver or similar object into the connector of an air bag module or a pre tensioner seat belt may damage the connector and cause the air bag module or the pre tensioner seat belt to operate w RX 8 Safety Page 99 deploy improperly which may cause serious injury Never insert any foreign objects into the air bag module or seat belt connectors NO GOOD Air Bag Module Pre tensioner S
74. im See A PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL INSTALLATION h Dashboard See DASHBOARD REMOVAL INSTALLATION 5 Remove the order indicated in the table 279 117 AT 481 119 Nem kgf cm In Ibf 1 Connector 2 Bolt 3 SAS control module 6 Install in the reverse order of removal 7 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position w RX 8 Safety Page 112 If the SAS control module is replaced turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 20 s or e more after completing the configuration 8 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 SAS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION 1 Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC 2 16 pin 2 Select Module programming from the menu 3 Select Programmable Module Installation 4 Select the following items and perform procedure according to the directions on the WDS screen Item RCM w RX 8 Safety Page 113 CRASH ZONE SENSOR CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION WARNING e Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the crash zone sensor See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS 1 Turn the ignitio
75. ing the WDS or equivalent verify the following Replace the air bag wiring harness PID DATA monitor then go to the next step See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE OD PAB2 ST Are related wiring harnesses normal REMOVAL INSTALLATIO min or more Connect the passenger side air bag module connector Are DTCs B2229 B2231 B2233 and or B2235 indicated Past malfunction diagnosis e DTC troubleshooting completed No DTC troubleshooting completed w RX 8 Safety Page 66 DTC B2296 DTC B2296 Crash zone sensor communication error internal circuit abnormal WARNING Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure DETECTION CONDITION Malfunction in the wiring harness between the crash zone sensor and SAS control module Malfunction in the crash zone sensor circuit Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the crash zone sensor and SAS control module SAS control module malfunction Crash zone sensor malfunction POSSIBLE CAUSE SAS CONTROL MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR CRASH ZONE SENSOR HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 67 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION Present malfunction diagnosis e
76. ing the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the column cover e Disconnect the clock spring connector e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module connectors e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air bag module connectors Remove the rear door lower trim e Disconnect the driver and passenger side tensioner seat belt connectors e Partially peel back the floor covering e Disconnect the SAS control module connector e Disconnect the instrument cluster connector e Inspect the wiring harness between SAS control module terminal 1T and instrument cluster terminal 2K for the following Short to ground Short to power supply Open circuit e Is the wiring harness normal INSPECT AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT Yes Go to next step Replace the instrument cluster No Replace the air bag wiring harness e Connect the instrument cluster connector e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position No e Does the air bag sys
77. ioner seat belts are very hot immediately after they are deployed You can be burned Do not touch an air bag module and pre tensioner seat belt for at least 15 min after deployment e Pouring water on the deployed air bag module and pre tensioner seat belt is dangerous The water will mix with the residual gases to form a gas that can make breathing difficult Do not pour water on the deployed air bag module and pre tensioner seat belt e deployed air bag module or pre tensioner seat belt may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide caustic byproduct of the gas generated combustion If this substance gets into your eyes or on your hands it can cause irritation and itching When handling the deployed air bag module and pre tensioner seat belt wear gloves and safety glasses e Due to the adoption of 2 step deployment control both the driver and passenger side air bag modules depending on the impact force it is possible that inflator No 2 might not operate deploy Before disposing of the air bag module always follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify the complete operation deployment of inflators No 1 and 2 1 Remove the deployed air bag module or pre tensioner seat belt 2 Putthe air bag module or pre tensioner seat belt in a plastic bag seal the bag and then dispose of it w RX 8 Safety Page 146 SEAT BELT LOCATION INDEX Front seat belt See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOV AL INSTALLATION See LOCK REL
78. ir bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES NORMAL Related wiring harness normal NORMAL e Related wiring harness circuit open OPEN e Related wiring harness short to IS IV ground SHRT_GND e Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT e Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES OPEN 51 STAT SHRT GND Driver side air bag module inflator No 1 circuit status NORMAL e Related wiring harness normal NORMAL OPEN e Related wiring harness circuit pex open OPEN Drives sideair ban modale niata SHRT GND e Related wiring harness short to 1G 1J No 2 circuit status ground SERT SND SHRT_B e Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT SQ LOWRES e Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES NORMAL e Related wiring harness normal NORMAL OPEN e Related wiring harness circuit 15 orestenstoner seatibel GND Related wiring harness short to 2P 28 circuit status groon PREE OND SHRT_B e Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT SQ LOWRES e Pre tensioner seat belt circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES FNT CRSH 5 COMM FAIL e Sensor normal OK IB 1C Crash zone sensor status e Sensor communication error INT FAIL COMM FAIL w RX 8 Safety Page 15 Sensor internal circuit abnormal INT FAIL OD D CRSH OK Driver side side air bag sensor COMM FAIL status NE Sensor normal
79. ir bag system warning light does not operate normally refer to the on board diagnostic system air bag system and perform inspection of the system w RX 8 Safety Page 110 SAS CONTROL MODULE SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION WARNING e Handling the SAS control module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belt which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS CAUTION e Handling the SAS control module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belt which may seriously injure you If configuration is not completed before removing the SAS control module DTC B2477 will be displayed 1 Perform SAS control module configuration when replacing it See SAS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION 5 2 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position 3 Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more 4 Remove the following parts Console See CONSOLE REMOVAL INSTALLATION b Glove compartment See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL INSTALLATION c Side panel See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL INSTALLATION d Lower panel See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL INSTALLATION e Column cover See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 111 f Steering shaft See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL INSTALLATION g A pillar tr
80. ires straight ahead CAUTION e The clock spring will break if over wound Do not forcibly turn the clock spring 2 Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops w RX 8 Safety Page 119 3 From the stopped position turn the clock spring counterclockwise 2 3 4 turns CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION l Remove the driver side air bag module See DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION Remove the steering wheel See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL INSTALLATION Remove the clock spring See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL INSTALLATION Verify continuity as indicated in the table e f notas indicated in the table replace the clock spring w RX 8 Safety Page 120 NOTE e When the vehicle side connector for the clock spring is disconnected terminals 1A 1B 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent unexpected operation deployment of the air bag module Continuity Terminal 3 4A 1B 1C 1D 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 2G 2H 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B 5C 5D 5F 5G 5H 84 38 44 48 68 66 60 SE GF 56 5H AB CRUISE CRUISE ILLUMI ILLUMI SHIFT AUDIO AUDIO No No No2 No2 HORN CONTROL CONTROL NATION NATION DOWN CONTROL CONTROL C 1D HA UB 2A 9B 26 2D X2E 2F 29 2 VEHICLE SIDE CONNECTOR ee c p 2 noliclie 1A 2H 26 2F 2 20 2C 28 2A AIR BAG MODULE SI
81. k release solenoid individually If not within the specification replace the front seat belt Standard o 54 66 ohms w RX 8 Safety Page 150 REAR SEAT BELT REAR SEAT BELT REMOVAL INSTALLATION CAUTION The ELR emergency locking retractor has a spring that will unwind if the retractor cover is removed The spring cannot be rewound by hand If this occurs the ELR will not work properly Therefore do not disassemble the retractor 1 Remove the rear seat See REAR SEAT REMOVAL INSTALLATION 2 Remove the front console See CONSOLE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 3 Remove the rear console See CONSOLE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 4 Remove the rear package trim See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL INSTALLATION 5 Remove in the order indicated in the table kgf m ft Ibf 1 Bolt 2 Rear seat belt 6 Install in the reverse order of removal w RX 8 Safety Page 151 FRONT BUCKLE FRONT BUCKLE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 1 Remove the front seat See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL INSTALLATION 2 Remove in the order indicated in the table Kms 2 382 784 UGE 3 90 7 99 28 2 57 8 E d 1 N m kgf m ft Ibf 1 Connector 2 Bolt 3 Front buckle 3 Install in the reverse order of removal FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH INSPECTION Driver Side 1 Disconnect the negative battery cable 2 Disconnect the buckle switch connector 3 Verify continuity as indicated in the table e f notas in
82. ke 2U 2R 20 2L 21 2F K2 06 FRONT K2 12 FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH CURTAIN AIR BAG Ea MODULE R EE LE ee HARNESS SYMBOL RRE F E ZZ R 51 09 CRASH ZONE SENSOR GRAY CRASH ZONE SENSOR Detects degree of impact converts to an electrical signal and sends the signal to the SAS control module lt lt 222222222 SAS CONTROL MODULE Monitors shock level when collisions occur Also monitors air bag electrical system components and connections to prevent mis operation or no operation of the air bag YELLOW SAS CONTROL MODULE 81 01 YELLOW SAS CONTROL MODULE 51 01 R SHORT CORD K2 05 81 19 SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH RH DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE K2 05 YELLOW R SHORT CORD FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH LH WITHOUT POWER SEAT FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH LH K2 12 YELLOW PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE 51 18 FOREWORD Outline The OBD on board diagnostic system has the following functions Malfunction detection function Detects malfunctions in the air bag system and outputs DTCs Data monitor function Reads out specific input output signals and the system status e Diagnostic DTCs be read cleared using the WDS or equivalent NOTE e When the air bag system is malfunctioning turn the ignition switch to the ON position to display the current DTC using the air bag system warning light on the instrument cluster Howev
83. le Replace the air bag wiring harness e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Ng then go to the next step e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following PID DATA monitor e See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE OD DSAB ST e Are related wiring harnesses normal Present malfunction diagnosis e Replace the SAS control INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE module e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position See SAS CONTROL e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 MODULE min or more Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO e Connect the driver side side air bag module N connector e Are DTCs B1992 B1993 B1994 and or B1995 Past malfunction diagnosis indicated e DTC troubleshooting completed No DTC troubleshooting completed w RX 8 Safety Page 57 DTC B1996 B1997 B1998 B1999 B1997 Passenger side side air bag module circuit short to body ground B1998 Passenger side side air bag module circuit resistance high B1996 Passenger side side air bag module circuit short to power supply DTC B1999 Passenger side side air bag module circuit resistance low WARNING e Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure DETECTION CONDITION
84. le normal Resistance 1 4 3 2 ohms CONNECTOR WARNING INSPECT DRIVER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control module See SAS CONTROL MODULE Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO Past malfunction diagnosis DTC troubleshooting completed No Go to the next step Yes Replace the air bag wiring harness Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components See SERVICE WARNINGS Go to the next step See SERVICE CAUTIONS Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more Disconnect the driver side side air bag module connector Is there any malfunction of the driver side side air bag module connector Replace the driver side side air bag VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN 3 DRIVER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE OR RELATED WIRING HARNESS module See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 56 e Connect the leads of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker or apply 2 ohm resistance to driver side side air bag module connector terminals A and B e Set the resistance of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker to the 2 ohm position e Connect the negative battery cab
85. lt connectors e Partially peel back the floor covering Disconnect the SAS control module SAS control module connector e Disconnect the crash zone sensor connector e Connect the negative battery cable e Inspect the wiring harnesses between SAS control module terminal 1B and crash zone sensor terminal A SAS control module terminal 1C and crash zone sensor terminal B for the following Short to ground Short to power supply Open circuit e Is the wiring harness normal No Replace the air bag wiring harness w RX 8 Safety Page 69 Present malfunction diagnosis e Replace the SAS control module INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE See SAS CONTROL MODULE Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO N e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Connect the SAS control module connector e Connect the crash zone sensor connector Is DTC B2296 indicated Past malfunction diagnosis e DTC troubleshooting completed No DTC troubleshooting completed w RX 8 Safety Page 70 DTC B2434 B2435 B2691 B2434 Driver side front buckle switch circuit short to body ground DTC 2435 Driver side front buckle switch circuit resistance not within specification B2691 Driver side front buckle switch circuit open or short to power supply WARNING Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspec
86. m e Disconnect the driver side pre tensioner seat belt connector e Is there any malfunction of the driver side pre tensioner seat belt connector w RX 8 Safety Page 42 VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN DRIVER SIDE PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT OR RELATED WIRING HARNESS Yes See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL INSTALLATION Replace the driver side pre tensioner seat belt e Connect the leads of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker or apply 2 ohm resistance to driver side pre tensioner seat belt connector terminals A and B e Set the resistance of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker to the 2 ohm position e Connect the negative battery cable e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Replace the air bag wiring harness PID DATA monitor then go to the next step See PID DDATA MONITOR TABLE DSB P ST e Are related wiring harnesses normal Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE module Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position See SAS CONTROL e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 Yes MODULE NBA RR REMOVAL INSTALLATIO e Connect the driver side pre tensioner seat belt N connector e Are DTCs B1877 B1878 B1879 and or B1885 4 Past malfunction indicated diagnosis DTC troubleshooting completed E No DTC troubleshooting completed w
87. m air bag system and perform inspection of the system Connector Removal Note 1 Using a flathead screwdriver pry out the connector stopper plate 2 Disconnect the connector w RX 8 Safety Page 108 CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION WARNING e Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS 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 a A pillar trim See A PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL INSTALLATION b Rear seat See REAR SEAT REMOVAL INSTALLATION c Tire house trim See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL INSTALLATION d Rear pillar trim See REAR PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL INSTALLATION e Headliner See HEADLINER REMOVAL INSTALLATION f Head inpact pad See HEAD IMPACT PAD REMOVAL INSTALLATION 4 Remove in the order indicated in the table w RX 8 Safety Page 109 7 9 11 7 81 119 kgf cm 70 103 in Ibf 4 1 Connector 2 Bolt 3 Curtain air bag module 5 Install in the reverse order of removal 6 When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx 6 s and goes out e Ifthe a
88. mes NZ LI WIRE PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT 4 Stack the tire with the pre tensioner seat belt on top of two tires without wheels Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the pre tensioner seat belt and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top TIRE WITH L WHEEL TIRE WITH PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT 5 Secure the tires with wire w RX 8 Safety Page 144 6 Connect the SST Deployment tool to the SST Adapter harness 49 H066 002 Ss 49 L066 002 7 Connect the SST Deployment tool to the battery Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal 8 Verify that the red lamp on the SST Deployment tool is illuminated 9 Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m 20 ft away from the vehicle 10 Press the activation switch on the SST Deployment tool to operate deploy the pre tensioner seat belt 49 066 002 _ ACTIVATION SWITCH w RX 8 Safety Page 145 AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT DISPOSAL PROCEDURES WARNING e Alive undeployed air bag module or pre tensioner seat belt may accidentally operate deploy when it is disposed of and cause serious injury Always refer to the AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE TENSIONER SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES and dispose of air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts in a deployed condition e The air bag modules and the pre tens
89. module connectors e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air bag module connectors Remove the rear door lower trim e Disconnect the driver and passenger side tensioner seat belt connectors e Partially peel back the floor covering e Disconnect the SAS control module connector e Disconnect the instrument cluster connector e Inspect the wiring harness between SAS control module terminal 1E and instrument cluster terminal 2A for the following Short to ground Short to power supply Open circuit e Is the wiring harness normal Replace the air bag wiring harness w RX 8 Safety Page 35 INSPECT SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT e Connect the instrument cluster connector e Ground instrument cluster connector terminal 2G using a jumper wire e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position e Does the seat belt warning light illuminate Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control module See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATIO N Past malfunction diagnosis DTC troubleshooting completed Replace the instrument cluster See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 36 DTC B1869 B1870 Air bag system warning light circuit open the air bag system warning light is continuously illuminated Air bag system warning light circuit short to body ground the air bag system warning light is never illuminated Air bag system warning ligh
90. n switch to the LOCK position 2 Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more 3 Remove the engine cover See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL INSTALLATION 4 Remove the air cleaner box See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL INSTALLATION 5 Remove the air cleaner box tray See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL INSTALLATION 6 Remove in the order indicated in the table pod 78 117Nm 81 119 kgf cm 70 103 in Ibf 1 Nut 2 Crash zone sensor 3 Connector w RX 8 Safety Page 114 7 Install in the reverse order of removal 8 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position 9 Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx 6 s and goes out e Ifthe 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 w RX 8 Safety Page 115 SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR REMOVAL INSTALLATION WARNING Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate deploy the air bag module which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more Remove the inner scuff plate See INNER SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL INSTALLATION Remove the seat belt rail for the f
91. nd system the then go to Step 4 INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE Replace the SAS control module then go to Step 4 2 WARNING NG See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 23 INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN SAS Yes Replace the wiring harness then go to CONTROL MODULE AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Step 4 FOR SHORT TO GROUND Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more Remove the column cover Disconnect the clock spring connector Remove the glove compartment Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air bag module connectors Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module connectors Remove the rear door lower trim Disconnect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connectors Partially peel back the floor covering Disconnect all SAS control module connectors Connect the negative battery cable Turn the ignition switch to ON position Does the air bag system warning light illuminate No Go to the next step Replace the instrument cluste
92. ndling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components 2 See SERVICE WARNINGS No Go to the next step See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the driver side air bag module e 15 there any malfunction of the driver side air bag module connector VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN 2 Me deiverside at bag DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR 3 NO 1 OR RELATED WIRING HARNESS Yes See DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE Connect the leads of the SST Fuel and thermometer REMOVAL INSTALLATION SEEN aaa 4 eldest o AA 2 w RX 8 Safety Page 48 checker or apply 2 ohm resistance to driver side air bag module inflator No 1 connector terminals 3A and 3B and driver side air bag module inflator No 2 connector terminals 4A and 4B e Set the resistance of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker to the 2 ohm position e Connect the negative battery cable e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following PID DATA monitor No Go to the next step See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE OD DABI ST e Are related wiring harnesses normal INSPECT CLOCK SPRING Yes G
93. ne before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may DETECTION 225 cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an CONDITION inspection always follow the inspection procedure e Malfunction in the wiring harness between the passenger side side air bag sensor and SAS control module e Malfunction in the passenger side side air bag sensor circuit Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the passenger side side air bag POSSIBLE sensor and SAS control module CAUSE P i Passenger side side air bag sensor malfunction SAS control module malfunction SAS CONTROL MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR PASSENGER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR Es Euge tonio ro or en an 122 low 2T 2H 2 28 w RX 8 Safety Page 81 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION Present malfunction diagnosis e Replace the SAS control module INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR See SAS CONTROL Using the WDS ivalent verify the followi MADIIN sing ine or equivalent verity the Tollowing Y REMOVAL INSTALLATIO 1 PID DATA monitor See PID DATA MONITOR NG TABLE OD P CRSH e Is the passenger side side air bag sensor normal Past malfunction diagnosis e DTC troubleshooting completed No Go to the next step Replace the passenger side side air
94. nition switch to LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more e Connect all SAS control module connectors e Connect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connectors e Connect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module connectors e Connect the driver and passenger side side air bag module connectors e Connect the passenger side air bag module connector e Connect the clock spring connector e Connect the instrument cluster connector e Connect the negative battery cable e Turn the ignition switch to ON position e Does the air bag system warning light operate properly Recheck malfunction symptoms then No repeat from Step 1 if malfunction recurs w RX 8 Safety Page 30 DTC B1231 DTC B1231 SAS control module activation deployment control freeze WARNING Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection with only detection conditions may cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure DETECTION CONDITION SAS control module determined collision Diagnostic procedure ACTION Replace the SAS control module See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 31 DTC B1342 e SAS control module air bag system warning light DTC 12 is displayed e SAS
95. ntally To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module make sure to operate deploy both driver side air bag module inflators simultaneously following the procedure below NOTE e The SSTs two types of adapter harnesses for inflators No 1 and No 2 and two deployment tools are to be used to operate deploy the driver side air bag module 1 Remove the driver side air bag module See DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 2 Connect the SSTs Adapter harness to the driver side air bag module as shown in the figure by 1 3 Install the driver side air bag module See DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 4 Connect the SSTs Deployment tool to the SSTs Adapter harness O o EB O JA E LII KINITA 5 Connect both SSTs Deployment tool to the battery Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal w RX 8 Safety Page 125 6 Verify that the red lamp on both SSTs Deployment tool is illuminated 7 Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m 20 ft away from the vehicle 8 Press the activation switch on the SST Deployment tool connected with 49 L066 002 a yellow connector of the SST Adapter harness and after 3 s press the activation switch on the other SST Deployment tool to operate deploy the air bag module both inflators __ ACTIVATION SWITCH WARNING
96. ny visible external damage or deformation If the crash zone sensor is reused the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts may not operate deploy normally which could result in a serious accident Always replace the crash zone sensor with a new one The crash zone sensor cannot be bench checked or self checked w RX 8 Safety Page 2 Side Air Bag Sensor Handling Removing the side air bag sensor or disconnecting the side air bag sensor connector with the ignition switch at the ON position can activate the side air bag sensor and operate deploy the side air bag which may cause serious injury Before removing the side air bag sensor or disconnecting the side air bag sensor connector always turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position disconnect the negative battery cable and then wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power e Ifthe side air bag sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled the side air bag may accidentally operate deploy and cause injury or the system may fail to operate normally and cause a serious accident Do not subject the side air bag sensor to shock or disassemble the sensor e Because a sensor is built into the side air bag sensor 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 deforma
97. o the next step Yes Replace the air bag wiring harness Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components See SERVICE WARNINGS No Go to the next step See SERVICE CAUTIONS Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more Disconnect the passenger side curtain air bag module connector Is there any malfunction of the passenger side curtain air bag module connector VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE 3 OR RELATED WIRING HARNESS Sala the leads of mg SST Fuel and thermometer ca kah a sa Nad aa Se mast a Replace the passenger side curtain air bag module See CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 90 checker or apply 2 ohm resistance to passenger side curtain air bag module connector terminals A and B e Set the resistance of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker to the 2 ohm position e Connect the negative battery cable e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following No Replace the air bag wiring harness PID DATA monitor then go to the next step See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE OD P CURT e Are relat
98. o to the next step e Inspect the clock spring Replace the clock spring See CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION No See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL INSTALLATION e Is the clock spring normal INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN CLOCK Present malfunction diagnosis SPRING AND SAS CONTROL MODULE e Replace the SAS control e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position module e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more See SAS CONTROL MODULE e Remove the column cover Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATION e Disconnect the clock spring connector e Remove the glove compartment Past malfunction diagnosis e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e DTC troubleshooting e Disconnect the driver and passenger side side air bag completed module connectors w RX 8 Safety Page 49 e Disconnect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module connectors e Remove the rear door lower trim e Disconnect the driver and passenger side tensioner seat belt connectors e Partially peel back the floor covering e Inspect the wiring harness between SAS control module terminal 1S and clock spring terminal 1D No SAS control module terminal 1V and clock spring terminal 1C for the following Short to ground Short to power supply Open circuit e Is the wiring harness normal Replace the air bag wiring harness w RX 8 Safety Page 50 DTC B1913 B1925 B1933 B1935 B
99. oes not operate normally refer to the on board diagnostic system air bag system and perform inspection of the system Connector Removal Note 1 Using a flathead screwdriver pry out the connector stopper plate 2 Disconnect the connector w RX 8 Safety Page 104 PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION WARNING e Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module See SERVICE WARNINGS See SERVICE CAUTIONS e Due to the adoption of 2 step deployment control in the passenger side air bag module depending on the impact force it is possible that inflator No 2 might not deploy In such cases before disposing of the air bag module make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No 1 and 2 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 glove compartment See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL INSTALLATION 4 Remove in the order indicated in the table 7 9 11 7 Nm 1 81 119 kgt cm 70 103 in Ibf 1 Bolt 2 Connector 3 Passenger side air bag module 5 Install in the reverse order of removal w RX 8 Safety Page 105 6 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position 7 Verify that the air
100. ol is illuminated 7 Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m 20 ft away from the vehicle 8 Press the activation switch on the SST Deployment tool to operate deploy the pre tensioner seat belt 49 066 002 _ ACTIVATION lof RX 8 Safety Page 132 Deployment Procedure for Outside of Vehicle 1 Inspect the SST Deployment tool See INSPECTION OF SST DEPLOYMENT TOOL 2 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position 3 Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more 4 Follow the procedure below for operating deploying the applicable air bag module or pre tensioner seat belt Driver side air bag module WARNING e driver side air bag module is a dual inflator type If one inflator is forced to operate deploy the other may operate deploy accidentally To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module make sure to operate deploy both driver side air bag module inflators simultaneously following the procedure below 1 Remove the driver side air bag module See DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 2 Connect the SSTs Adapter harness to the driver side air bag module as shown in the figure w RX 8 Safety Page 133 3 Place the driver side air bag module on the center of the tire wheel with the padded surface facing up To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel wrap a wire cross section 1 25 mm 0 002 in
101. ompleted w RX 8 Safety Page 54 DTC B1992 B1993 B1994 B1995 B1992 DTC B1993 B1994 B1995 Driver side side air bag module circuit short to power supply Driver side side air bag module circuit short to body ground Driver side side air bag module circuit resistance high Driver side side air bag module circuit resistance low DETECTION CONDITION WARNING Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure Abnormal resistance other than 1 4 3 2 ohms detected in the driver side side air bag module circuit Malfunction in the wiring harness between the driver side side air bag module and SAS control module POSSIBLE CAUSE Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the driver side side air bag module and SAS control module Driver side side air bag module malfunction SAS control module malfunction DRIVER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 55 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT DRIVER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following PID DATA monitor See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE DS AB e Is the resistance of the driver side side air bag modu
102. open OPEN Related wiring harness short to IA ID ground SHRT_GND Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES NORMAL OD PSAB ST OPEN Passenger side side air bag module SHRT GND circuit status SHRT BY SQ LOWRES P ABAGR2 Ohms Passenger side air bag module inflator No 2 resistance Related wiring harness normal NORMAL Related wiring harness circuit open OPEN Related wiring harness short to 21 21 ground Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT Air bag module circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES Under any condition 1 4 2 9 ohms IA ID NORMAL P PTENSFLT OPEN Passenger side pre tensioner seat SHRT GND belt circuit status SHRT BH SQ LOWRES Related wiring harness normal NORMAL Related wiring harness circuit open OPEN Related wiring harness short to 2G 2J ground SHRT GND Related wiring harness short to power supply SHRT Pre tensioner seat belt circuit resistance low SQ LOWRES PABAGR Ohms Under any condition 1 4 2 9 ohms IM IP w RX 8 Safety Page 18 Passenger side air bag module inflator No 1 resistance P CRSH S OK Passenger side side air bag sensor COMM FAN ES INT FAIL PS AB Ohms Passenger side side air bag module resistance Sensor normal Sensor communication error COMM FAIL Sensor internal circuit abnormal INT
103. r then go Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position to next step Disconnect the negative battery cable Disconnect the instrument cluster connector Is there continuity between terminal 2K of the instrument cluster connector and ground No See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL INSTALLATION 4 CONFIRM THAT MALFUNCTION SYMPTOMS DO Yes Complete troubleshooting then explain NOT RECUR AFTER REPAIR repairs to customer w RX 8 Safety Page 24 Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more Connect all SAS control module connectors Connect the driver and passenger side pre tensioner seat belt connectors Connect the driver and passenger side curtain air bag module connectors No Connect the driver and passenger side side air bag module connectors Connect the passenger side air bag module connector Connect the clock spring connector Connect the negative battery cable Turn the ignition switch to ON position Does the air bag system warning light operate properly Recheck malfunction symptoms then repeat from Step 1 if malfunction recurs w RX 8 Safety Page 25 NO 2 AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY 2 Air bag system warning light is illuminated constantly DETECTION Malfunction in air bag system warning light circuit open circuit or short to power CONDITION supply Weak battery SAS control module malfunction In
104. ractor 4 While pulling the seat belt out make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the retractor is tilted slowly up to 15 from the mounted position and locks when the retractor is tilted 40 or more w RX 8 Safety Page 156 ALR RETRACTOR e If there is any malfunction replace the seat belt Pull the belt out fully to change the lock mode from ELR to ALR Verify that retractor makes a clicking sound as the belt slowly retracts If no sound is heard the lock mode has not changed to ALR If necessary repeat Step 1 e If there is malfunction replace the seat belt Verify that the retractor locks when pulled e If there is any malfunction replace the seat belt Verify that the lock mode changes to ELR when the belt is fully pulled out e If there is any malfunction replace the seat belt Load Limiter Retractor WARNING When the load limiter operates the belt and anchor rub against each other strongly leaving wear tracks If the seat belt is used in this state the seat belt will not function as its full capability and there is the possibility of serious injury to passengers Be sure to replace the seat belt once the load limiter operates If the vehicle has been subjected to a shock in an accident pull the belt from the retractor and confirm that there are no wear tracks the load limiter has not operated by visually inspecting and feeling the belt w RX 8 Safety Page 157 e If there is any mal
105. ront seat See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL INSTALLATION Partially peel back the floor covering Remove in the order indicated in the table 7 9 11 7 N UA N 81 119 70 103 KO FRONT 79 117 1 s 81 119 y 70 103 5 5 e 3 79 117 81 119 70 103 N m kgf cm In Ibf 1 Bolt A 2 Cover 3 Nut 4 Bolt B 5 Side air bag sensor w RX 8 Safety Page 116 6 Connector 7 Install in the reverse order of removal 8 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and hold for 5 s or more CAUTION e When replacing the side air bag sensor performing the following operations while turning the ignition switch to the ON position will cancel the sensor code over write which could cause the air bags to fail to operate deploy The ignition switch is not held in the LOCK position for 5 s or more The engine is started e Ifthe above operations are performed and the sensor code over write is canceled it will be necessary to replace the sensor again 9 Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx 6 s and goes out e Ifthe 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 w RX 8 Safety Page 117 CLOCK SPRING CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL INSTALLATION CAUTION e For vehicles with DSC If the disc on the combination switch is deformed or has foreign material adhering to it p
106. ry cable and wait for 1 min or more e Remove the glove compartment e Disconnect the passenger side air bag module connector e Is there any malfunction of the passenger side air bag module connector INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE Present malfunction diagnosis e Replace the SAS control module See SAS CONTROL MODULE Yes REMOVAL INSTALLATIO N Past malfunction diagnosis e DTC troubleshooting completed No Go to the next step Yes Replace the air bag wiring harness No Go to the next step w RX 8 Safety Page 65 VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN Replace the passenger side air bag PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR module NO 2 OR RELATED WIRING HARNESS Y 3 See PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG Connect the leads of the SST Fuel and thermometer MODULE checker or apply 2 ohm resistance to passenger REMOVAL INSTALLATION Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE module e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position See SAS CONTROL Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 MODULE Yes side air bag module inflator No 1 connector terminals A and B and passenger side air bag module inflator No 2 connector terminals A and B Set the resistance of the SST Fuel and thermometer checker to the 2 ohm position Connect the negative battery cable Turn the ignition switch to the ON position o Us
107. s warning light circuit short to WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT 8 ground ILLUMINATE Air bag system warning Malfunction in air bag system See NO 2 AIR BAG SYSTEM 2 light is illuminated warning light circuit open circuit or WARNING LIGHT IS constantly short to power supply ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY NO 1 AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE 1 Air bag system warning light does not illuminate DETECTION uw e CONDITION Malfunction in air bag system warning light circuit short to ground SAS control module malfunction POSSIBLE CAUSE Instrument cluster circuit board malfunction Short to ground circuit in wiring harness between instrument cluster and SAS control module w RX 8 Safety Page 22 Diagnostic Procedure e When performing an asterisked troubleshooting inspection slightly shake the wiring harness and connectors while performing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunction If there is a problem verfy that connectors terminals and wiring harness are connected correctly and undamaged STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT OTHER WARNING AND INDICATOR Yes Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK LIGHTS CIRCUIT IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER position then go to the next step 1 e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Inspect instrument cluster power supply Do other warning and indicator lights illuminate NO System and grou
108. seat belt connectors e Partially peel back the floor covering e Disconnect the SAS control module connector e Inspect the wiring harness between SAS control module terminal 2H and passenger side front buckle switch terminal G for the following Short to ground Short to power supply Open circuit e Is the wiring harness normal w RX 8 Safety Page 76 DTC B2444 U2017 DTC B2444 Driver side side air bag sensor internal circuit abnormal U2017 Driver side side air bag sensor communication error WARNING e Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may DETECTION ue cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an CONDITION inspection always follow the inspection procedure e Malfunction in the wiring harness between the driver side side air bag sensor and SAS control module e Malfunction in the driver side side air bag sensor circuit POSSIBLE Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the driver side side air bag CAUSE sensor and SAS control module Driver side side air bag sensor malfunction SAS control module malfunction SAS CONTROL MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR DRIVER SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 77 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION Present malfunction diagnosis e
109. stack another tire with a wheel on the very top TIRE WITH x WHEEL TIRE WITH CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE 6 Secure the tires with wire w RX 8 Safety Page 142 7 Connect the SST Deployment tool to the SST Adapter harness 49 HO66 00 8 Connect the SST Deployment tool to the battery Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal and the black clip to the negative battery terminal 9 Verify that the red lamp on the SST Deployment tool is illuminated 10 Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m 20 ft away from the vehicle 11 Press the activation switch on the SST Deployment tool to operate deploy the curtain air bag module 49 066 002 _ ACTIVATION SWITCH Pre tensioner seat belt 1 Remove the pre tensioner seat belt See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL INSTALLATION WARNING e Ifthe pre tensioner seat belt is not properly installed to the tire serious injury may occur when the pre tensioner part is operated deployed When installing the pre tensioner seat belt to the tire make sure the pre tensioner part is inside the tire w RX 8 Safety Page 143 2 Connect the SST Adapter harness to the pre tensioner seat belt as shown in the figure 3 Putthe pre tensioner seat belt inside the tire and secure it to the tire by wrapping a wire cross section 1 25 mm 0 002 in or through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 ti
110. strument cluster circuit board malfunction No connection in SAS control module connector Poor contact in instrument cluster connector 24 pin POSSIBLE CAUSE Open or short to power supply circuit in wiring harness between instrument cluster and SAS control module Poor contact at terminals 1X and or 1W of SAS control module connector Poor contact in wiring harness between terminal 1X of SAS control module connector and ground Poor contact in wiring harness between battery and terminal IW of SAS control module w RX 8 Safety Page 26 Diagnostic Procedure e When performing an asterisked troubleshooting inspection slightly shake the wiring harness and connectors while performing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunction If there is a problem verify that connectors terminals and wiring harness are connected correctly and undamaged STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT BATTERY 1 e VERIFY THAT SAS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR IS CONNECTED WARNING 3 Yes Go to the next step Battery is weak Measure the voltage of battery Is the voltage 9 V or more Ng go to Step 9 See BATTERY INSPECTION Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts which may seriously injure you Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components
111. switch circuit Malfunction of the connectors between the passenger side front buckle switch and SAS control module Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the passenger side front buckle switch and SAS control module Passenger side front buckle switch malfunction SAS control module malfunction POSSIBLE CAUSE CONT EE i PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR Sf 5 9 8 74 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE SWITCH CIRCUIT Present malfunction diagnosis Replace SAS control module e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following See SAS CONTROL PID DATA monitor Wd MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATIO See PID DATA MONITOR TABLE N PS BUKL e Is the passenger side buckle switch normal INSPECT PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE MODULE e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more 2 e Remove the passenger side front buckle e Inspect the passenger side front buckle switch Past malfunction diagnosis e DTC troubleshooting completed No Go to next step Yes Go to the next step Replace the passenger side front buckle No INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN Yes Go to the next step PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE SWITCH AND GROUND See FRONT BUCKLE See FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH INSPECTION REMOVAL
112. t system circuit short to power supply the air bag system warning light is continuously illuminated WARNING Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure DETECTION CONDITION Malfunction in the air bag system warning light circuit Instrument cluster malfunction Malfunction of the connectors between the instrument cluster and SAS control module Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the battery and the instrument cluster Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the instrument cluster and SAS control module SAS control module malfunction POSSIBLE CAUSE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR SAS CONTROL MODULE HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR w RX 8 Safety Page 37 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION INSPECT FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN BATTERY Yes Go to next step FUSE AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1 e Turn the ignition switch to the ON position e Measure the voltage at instrument cluster connector No Repair the related wiring harness terminal 2K e 15 the voltage 9 V or more 2 Yes Go to next step w RX 8 Safety Page 38 INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SAS CONTROL MODULE WARNING e Handl
113. tem warning light illuminate See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 39 INSPECT AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT Ground instrument cluster connector terminal 2K to the body using a jumper wire Does the air bag system warning light go out Present malfunction diagnosis Replace the SAS control module See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL INSTALLATIO N Past malfunction diagnosis DTC troubleshooting completed Replace the instrument cluster See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL INSTALLATION w RX 8 Safety Page 40 DTC B1877 B1878 B1879 B1885 B1877 Driver side pre tensioner seat belt circuit resistance high DTC B1878 Driver side pre tensioner seat belt circuit short to power supply B1879 Driver side pre tensioner seat belt circuit short to ground B1885 Driver side pre tensioner seat belt circuit resistance low WARNING e Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may DETECTION cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an CONDITION inspection always follow the inspection procedure Abnormal resistance other than 1 5 3 1 ohms detected in the driver side pre tensioner seat belt circuit e Malfunction in the wiring harness between the driver side pre tensioner seat belt and SAS control module
114. the seat operates normally and that the wiring harness is not caught SAS Control Module Handling e Removing the SAS control module or disconnecting the SAS control module connector with the ignition switch at the ON position can activate the sensor in the SAS control module and operate deploy the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts which may cause serious injury Before removing the SAS control module or disconnecting the SAS control module connector always turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position disconnect the negative battery cable and then wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power e Connecting the SAS control module connector with the SAS control module not securely fixed to the vehicle is dangerous The sensor in the SAS control module could send an electrical signal to the air bag modules and pre tensioner seat belts This will operate deploy the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts which may result in serious injury Therefore before connecting the connector securely fix the SAS control module to the vehicle e Because a sensor is built into the SAS control module once the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts have operated deployed due to a collision or other causes the SAS control module must be replaced with a new one even if the used one does not have any visible external damage or deformation The used SAS control module may have been damaged intern
115. tion If the side air bag sensor is reused the side air bag may not operate deploy normally which could result in a serious accident Always replace the side air bag sensor with a new one The side air bag sensor cannot be bench checked or self checked Pre tensioner Seat Belt Inspection e Inspecting a pre tensioner seat belt using a tester can operate deploy the pre tensioner seat belt which may cause serious injury Do not use a tester to inspect a pre tensioner seat belt Always use the on board diagnostic function to diagnose the pre tensioner seat belt for malfunctions Air Bag System Component Disassembly e Disassembling the air bag system components could cause it to not operate deploy normally Never disassemble any air bag system components w RX 8 Safety Page 3 Air Bag Module Pre tensioner Seat Belt Handling e Oil grease or water on the air bag modules may cause the air bags and pre tensioner seat belts to fail to operate deploy in an accident Never allow oil grease or water to get on the air bag modules or pre tensioner seat belts e Inserting a screwdriver or similar object into the connector of an air bag module or a pre tensioner seat belt may damage the connector and cause the air bag module or the pre tensioner seat belt to operate deploy improperly which may cause serious injury Never insert any foreign objects into the air bag module or seat belt connectors Air Bag Module Pre tensioner
116. tion Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may cause injury due to an operating error or damage the system When performing an inspection always follow the inspection procedure DETECTION CONDITION Malfunction in the driver side front buckle switch circuit Malfunction of the connectors between the driver side front buckle switch and SAS control module Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the driver side front buckle switch and SAS control module Driver side front buckle switch malfunction SAS control module malfunction POSSIBLE CAUSE SAS CONTROL MODULE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR MANUAL SEAT DRIVER SIDE FRONT BUCKLE SWITCH HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR POWER SEAT w RX 8 Safety Page 71 Diagnostic procedure STEP INSPECTION ACTION Present malfunction diagnosis e Replace the SAS control INSPECT DRIVER SIDE BUCKLE SWITCH oe See SAS CONTROL MODULE e Using the WDS or equivalent verify the following BEMOVAEINSPATEATI PID DATA monitor See PID DATA MONITOR m O TABLE A DR BUKL e 5 the driver side front buckle switch normal Past iialunedomdlsenosts e DTC troubleshooting completed No Go to the next step INSPECT DRIVER SIDE BUCKLE MODULE Yes Go to the next step e Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position e Disconnect the negative battery cable an

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