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Assembly Note

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WARNING:
  • Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
  • Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
  • Do not set a live side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
  • After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterward.
WARNING:
  • Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING:
  • Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
WARNING:
  • To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.

To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

WARNING:
  • The air bag diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE:
  • If a seat equipped with a seat-mounted side air bag system is being repaired the air bag system must be deactivated per the deactivation procedure contained in AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS), see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
NOTE:
  • Restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed under the seats in the side air bag to floor connector.
NOTE:
  • Diagnostics or repairs are not to be carried out on a side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the air bag must be installed in side air bag connector at the floor connector. The air bag must be removed prior to operating the vehicle.
NOTE:
  • Diagnostics may be carried out on seat systems other than the side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) (lumbar, climate controlled, heated, power seat track) with the seat installed in the vehicle as long as the restraint system WDS or equivalent Tester is installed under the seat in the side air bag to floor connector.
NOTE:
  • After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system WDS or equivalent Tester must be removed before operating the vehicle.
NOTE:
  • A repair is made by installing a new part only. If a new part is installed and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
NOTE:
  • If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seatback pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be installed. A new seatback frame should be installed if necessary.

Vehicles with side air bag 

Fig 1: Inspecting Side Air Bag Cavity In The Seat Back Pad For Any Foreign Objects
G01144474Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
WARNING:
  • Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module and the seat back frame mounting for any foreign objects before installing the side air bag module. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
WARNING:
  • Inspect the side air bag cavity in the seat back pad for any foreign objects. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
WARNING:
  • Before installing the side air bag module, check the air bag for damage and foreign objects. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
  1. Install the side air bag module.
    1. Install the side air bag module.
    2. Install the nuts.

      All vehicles 

      Fig 2: Installing Front Backrest Rest Pad To The Front Back Seat Rest Frame
      G01144475Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the front backrest rest pad to the front back seat rest frame.
    Fig 3: Installing Front Seat Backrest Trim Cover
    G01144476Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the front seat backrest trim cover.
    Fig 4: Connecting Front Seat Backrest J-Retainer
    G01144477Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the front seat backrest J-retainer.
  5. If equipped, install the headrest guides and headrest.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Seat Backrest
    G01144478Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the front seat backrest.
    1. Install the backrest.
    2. Install the pivot nut.
      Fig 6: Installing Front Seat Backrest Bolts
      G01144479Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the front seat backrest bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Inboard Seat Cushion Side Shield
    G01144480Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the inboard seat cushion side shield.
    Fig 8: Installing Outboard Seat Cushion Side Shield Components
    G01144481Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the outboard seat cushion side shield.
    1. Install the shield.
      1. If equipped with a power seat, connect the electrical connector.
    2. Install the screw.
    3. Install the seat backrest lever handle.
      Fig 9: Installing Seat Height Adjustment Control
      G01144482Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. If equipped, install the seat height adjustment control.
    Fig 10: Installing Drivers Seat
    G01144483Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged components.
  11. Install the driver seat.
    1. Position the driver seat.
    2. Install the seat track to floor bolts.
    3. If equipped with power seats, connect the electrical connector.
  12. If equipped with power seats, connect the battery ground cable.
  13. Position the driver seat forward.
    Fig 11: Installing Seat Track To Floor Nuts
    G01144484Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the seat track to floor nuts.
  15. If equipped with power seats, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait one minute.

    Vehicles with side air bag 

    Fig 12: Removing Special Tool From The Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01144485Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  16. Remove the special tool from the driver seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01144486Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.

    All vehicles 

    Fig 14: Removing Special Tool From The Driver Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01144487Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  18. Remove the special tool from the driver seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Connecting Driver Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01144488Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Connect the driver seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
  20. Connect the battery ground cable.
  21. With the remaining special tools still in place, prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS), see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
  22. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
    Fig 16: Removing Special Tool From The Passenger-Side Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01144489Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  23. Remove the special tool from the passenger-side safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 17: Connecting Passenger Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01144490Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Connect the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.

    Vehicles with side air bag 

    Fig 18: Removing Special Tool From The Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01144491Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  25. Remove the special tool from the passenger seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 19: Connecting Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01144492Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.

    All vehicles 

    Fig 20: Removing Special Tool To The Instrument Panel Harness Side Of The Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01144493Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  27. Remove the special tool to the instrument panel harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01144494Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  28. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
  29. Raise the glove compartment.
    1. Depress the locking tabs.
      Fig 22: Removing Special Tool From The Steering Column Harness Side Of The Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
      G01144495Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      WARNING:
      • The air bag diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  30. Remove the special tool from the steering column harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Connecting Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01144496Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  31. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 24: Installing Driver Air Bag Connector Access Cover
    G01144497Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  32. Install the driver air bag connector access cover.
  33. Connect the battery ground cable.
  34. Prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS), see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
  35. Check the restraint system for correct operation.
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