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Seat Belt System: Other Mazda MX-5 NC

Restraints Control Systems 5 illustrations ~252 words

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

WARNINGWhen the load limiter operates, the belt and anchor rub against each other strongly leaving wear tracks. If the seat belt is used in this state, the seat belt will not function at its full capability and there is the possibility of serious injury to passengers. Be sure to replace the seat belt once the load limiter operates.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
  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 7

Scheme 7: BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 8

Scheme 8
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  4. Remove the seat. (See «SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244525-S19284171462006092400000).)
  5. Detach the tab (Scheme 7)and remove the connector from the seat connector.
  6. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 8).
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: BUCKLE SWITCH INSPECTION

Scheme 10

Scheme 10
  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  3. Disconnect the buckle switch connector.
  4. Inspect for continuity between the buckle switch terminals using a tester. If not as indicated in (Scheme 9), replace the buckle.