Mazda PROTEGE 5 Instruction manual

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Mazda5 Workshop Manual - Restraints
MZ5 FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally deploy the pre-tensioner
seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before
handling the front seat belt. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG
SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
WARNING:
The side air bag sensor is attached to the lower part of the B-pillar. When working around the B-pillar,
disconnect the negative battery cable avoiding excessive impact to the lower part of the B-pillar.
CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the retractor 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.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.1.
Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)2.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1min or more .3.
Remove the front scuff plate inner. (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.
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Remove the bolts A and bolt B, then remove the front seat belt.8.
Using a screwdriver, pry out the pre-tensioner seat belt connector's stopper plate.
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Disconnect the pre-tensioner seat belt connector.10.
Install in the reverse order of removal.11.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.12.
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
If the air bag system warning light dose not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air
bag system) and perform inspection of the system.
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