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Seat Belt Inspection: ELR

  1. Verify that the belt can be pulled out smoothly, and that it moves smoothly when wound.
    • If not as specified, replace the seat belt.
  2. Verify that the retractor locks when the belt is quickly pulled.
    • If not as specified, replace the seat belt.
  3. Remove the retractor. (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] , FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] , SECOND-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION , and THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. 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. 
    • If not as specified, replace the seat belt.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Seat Belt Height Adjuster
      G04329245Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      Fig 2: Inspecting Retractor Operation
      G04329246Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.