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Disassembly 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. 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.
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.

All vehicles 

  1. Position the front seats forward.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

    Vehicles with side air bag 

    Fig 1: Disconnecting Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01144450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting Special Tool To The Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01144451Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the special tool to the driver seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.

    All vehicles 

    Fig 3: Disconnecting Driver Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01144452Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the driver seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Connecting Special Tool To The Driver Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01144453Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the special tool to the driver seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Passenger Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01144454Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Connecting Special Tool To The Passenger Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01144455Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the special tool to the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.

    Vehicles with side air bag 

    Fig 7: Disconnecting Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01144456Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting Special Tool To The Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01144457Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the special tool to the passenger seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.

    All vehicles 

  11. Lower the glove compartment.
    1. Depress the locking tab.
      Fig 9: Disconnecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
      G01144458Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting Special Tool To The Instrument Panel Harness Side Of The Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01144459Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the special tool to the instrument panel harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Lowering Driver Air Bag Connector Access Cover
    G01144460Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Lower the driver air bag connector access cover.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01144461Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Special Tool To The Steering Column Harness Side Of The Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01144462Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Connect the special tool to the steering column harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.
  17. Connect the battery ground cable.
  18. 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.
    Fig 14: Removing Seat Track To Floor Nuts
    G01144463Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the seat track to floor nuts.
  20. Position the driver seat rearward.
  21. If equipped with power seats, disconnect the negative battery cable.
    Fig 15: Removing Driver Seat
    G01144464Courtesy 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.
  22. Remove the driver seat.
    1. If equipped with power seats, disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the seat track to floor bolts.
    3. Remove the driver seat.
      Fig 16: Removing Seat Height Adjustment Control
      G01144465Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. If equipped, remove the seat height adjustment control.
    Fig 17: Removing Outboard Seat Cushion Side Shield Components
    G01144466Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the outboard seat cushion side shield.
    1. Remove the seat backrest lever handle.
    2. Remove the screw.
    3. Remove the shield.
    4. If equipped with a power seat, disconnect the electrical connector.
      Fig 18: Removing Inboard Seat Cushion Side Shield
      G01144467Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the inboard seat cushion side shield.
    Fig 19: Removing Front Seat Backrest Bolts
    G01144468Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the front seat backrest bolts.
    Fig 20: Removing Front Seat Backrest
    G01144469Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If equipped with a side air bag module, note the routing of the wiring harness for installation.
  27. Remove the front seat backrest.
    1. Remove the pivot nut.
    2. Remove the backrest.
  28. If equipped, remove the headrest and headrest guides.
    Fig 21: Releasing Front Seat Backrest J-Retainer
    G01144470Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  29. Release the front seat backrest J-retainer.
    Fig 22: Removing Front Seat Backrest Trim Cover
    G01144471Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the front seat backrest trim cover.
    Fig 23: Separating Front Seat Backrest Pad From The Front Seat Backrest Frame
    G01144472Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  31. Separate the front seat backrest pad from the front seat backrest frame.

    Vehicles with side air bag 

    Fig 24: Removing Side Air Bag
    G01144473Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  32. Remove the side air bag module.
    1. Remove the nuts.
    2. Remove the side air bag module.
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