Mazda 6 2002, Workshop Manual

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SEAT BELT
FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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Warning
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Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally deploy the pre-
tensioner, which may seriously injure you. Read SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the front
seat belt. (See
T–117 SERVICE WARNINGS .)
Warning
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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 or work carefully, avoiding excessive impact to the
lower part of the B-pillar.
Caution
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The ELR has a spring that will unwind if the retractor's 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.
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for
more than 1 minute .
3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim.
4. Using a screwdriver, pry out the pre-tensioner
seat belt connector's stopper plate.
5. Disconnect the pre-tensioner seat belt connector.
6. Remove the covers.
7. Remove the bolts and screw, then remove the
front seat belt.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Verify that the air bag system warning light
illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and
then goes off.
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If the air bag system warning light does not
operate in the manner described above, there
are malfunction in the system. Inspect the
system using the on-board diagnostic
function.
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