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Air Bag System: Adjustments Mazda 3 BL

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SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION

CAUTIONIf any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. Replacement with a new seat weight sensor Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module Replacement with new passenger-side seat parts Disassembly of the passenger-side seat If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION ). Removal of the passenger-side seat Loosening and retightening of passenger's seat fixing bolts Or, the vehicle is involved in a collision
  1. Have two 20 kg {44 lb} weights ready to use.
  2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 connector.
  3. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS. When using the IDS (laptop PC) Select "Body". Select "Restraints". When using the PDS (Pocket PC) Select "All Tests and Calibrations".
  4. Then, select item from the screen menu in the following order. Select "Passenger Seat Weight Sensor ReZero".
  5. Perform calibration following the procedures on the M-MDS screen. NOTE: When "Lightly pat the passenger seat cushion" is displayed on the M-MDS screen, lightly pat horizontally approx. five times on the headrest or upper side of the seat back trim of the passenger-side front seat.

CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT

Note. The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock spring.

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: CLOCK SPRING ADJUSTMENT

Scheme 6

Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
  1. Set the front tires straight-ahead. CAUTION: The clock spring will break if over-wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock spring.
  2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
  3. From the stopped position, turn the clock spring counterclockwise 2 3/4 turns.
  4. Align the marks.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: CLOCK SPRING INSPECTION

Scheme 9

Scheme 9
  1. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring. NOTE: When the vehicle-side connector for the clock spring is disconnected, terminals 1F, 1H, 1J and 1L are shorted to prevent unexpected operation (deployment) of the air bag module.