Seat Belt System: Other Mazda 3 BL

ALR

1. Pull the belt out fully to change the lock mode from ELR to ALR.
2. Verify that retractor makes a clicking sound as the belt slowly retracts. If no sound is heard, the lock mode has not changed to ALR. If necessary, repeat Step 1 . If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.
3. Verify that the retractor locks when pulled. If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.
4. Verify that the lock mode changes to ELR when the belt is fully pulled out. If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.

Load Limiter Retractor

Scheme 10

1. If the vehicle has been subjected to a shock in an accident, pull the belt from the retractor and confirm that there are no wear tracks (the load limiter has not operated) by visually inspecting and feeling the belt. If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.

Scheme 11

Scheme 12

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the front seat. (See «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S02590681772009102000000) .)
4. Detach the tab as shown in the figure and remove the connector from the front seat connector.
5. 5 Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 13

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. (See «REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345253-S19841861632009102000000) .)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 14

Scheme 15

1. Inspect for continuity between the buckle switch terminals using a tester. If not as indicated in the table, replace the front buckle.

Scheme 16

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 17

1. Remove the trunk end trim. (See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18838859652009102000000) .)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.