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Removal and Installation

WARNING:
  • All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar), shoulder belt height adjusters (if so equipped), child safety seat tether attachments, and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. All belt assemblies should be replaced unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate properly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
WARNING:
  • If the side air bag sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled, the side air bag module may operate (deploy) suddenly and cause injury, or it may fail to operate normally and cause a serious accident. Do not subject the side air bag sensor to shock or disassemble the sensor. 
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
    NOTE:
    • The driver-side is shown, the passenger-side is similar.
  2. Remove the B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
    Fig 1: Removing Safety Belt Anchor
    G01902852Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the safety belt anchor.
    1. Using the special tool, remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the safety belt anchor.
      Fig 2: Separating Front Safety Belt Retractor
      G01902853Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Separate the front safety belt retractor from the B-pillar.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Using the special tool, remove the bolt.
    3. Separate the front safety belt retractor from the B-pillar.
      Fig 3: Removing Front Safety Belt Retractor
      G01902854Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front safety belt retractor.
    1. Disconnect the front safety belt retractor.
    2. Remove the front safety belt retractor.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure to tighten bolts to specification.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    1. Make sure that after the front passenger safety belt retractor is installed, the retractor is not in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.
  7. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
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