Seat Track Position Sensor Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
Remove the front driver's seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the connector from the seat track position sensor by pressing the connector tab and pulling out the lock lever in the direction of the arrow.
- When connecting the seat track position sensor connector, insert the lock lever (connector disconnection prevention lever) completely.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Seat Track Position Sensor, Connector And Screw
Remove the screw.
Detach the tab while lifting up the seat track position sensor in the direction of the arrow (1).

Fig 2: Removing Seat Track Position Sensor
Rotate the seat track position sensor in the direction of the arrow (2).
Rotate the seat track position sensor in the direction of the arrow (3).
Remove the seat track position sensor (4).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ).