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Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation

WARNING:
  • Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) or the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the pre-tensioner or the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before handling the front seat belt or working around the B-pillar areas.
NOTE:
  • The side air bag sensor is located in the B-pillar.
CAUTION:
  • The ELR has a spring that will unwind if the retractor's 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 LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute.
  3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim.
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the figure below.
    Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar Lower Trim Removal Order - Front Seat Belt
    G01883876Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off.
    • If the air bag system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunction in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic function.
      Fig 2: Removing B-Pillar Lower Trim - Front Seat Belt
      G01883877Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.