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Pre-tensioner Seat Belt

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Connect the SST (Adapter harness)  as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Belt
    G09787205Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Put the pre-tensioner seat belt inside the tire and secure it to the tire by wrapping a wire (cross section of 1.25 mm 2  {0.002 in 2  } or more)  through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times  .
    Fig 2: Putting Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt Inside Tire
    G09787206Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • If the 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, verify that the pre-tensioner part is inside the tire.
  5. Stack the tire with the pre-tensioner seat belt on to 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.
    Fig 3: Stacking Tire With Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt On Tires Without Wheels
    G09787207Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 4: Securing Tires With Wire
    G09076100Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the SST (Deployment tool)  to the SST (Adapter harness)  .
  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.
    Fig 5: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
    G09787209Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool)  to operate (deploy) the pre-tensioner seat belt.
    WARNING:
    • The pre-tensioner seat belt is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt for at least 15 min after deployment.
    Fig 6: Pressing Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool) To Operate (Deploy) Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
    G09787161Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool)  from the SST (Adapter harness)  .
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