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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20113 MAZDASPEED, 2.3 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSRESTRAINTS CONTROL SYSTEMSSEAT BELT SYSTEMFRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM]PASSENGER SIDE
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3

Passenger Side

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Passenger Side
  1. Switch the ignition to off.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more  .
  3. Remove the front scuff plate. (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the rear scuff plate. (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim. (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Remove the cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Cover With Torque Specifications
    G07878969Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bolt A.
  8. Remove the bolt B.
  9. Remove the front seat belt.
  10. Using a Flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
  11. Disconnect the pre-tensioner seat belt connector.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Switch the ignition to ON.
  14. 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, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ).
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt Connector
      G06731697Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.