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Seat Belt System: Removal & Installation Mazda MX-5 NC

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SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling the seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the seat belt. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
CAUTIONThe ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Scheme 3
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
  4. Remove the following parts: Console (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S13223079142006092400000) .) Quarter trim (See «QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S16800164452006092400000) .) Scuff plate (See «SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S39395734462006092400000) .) Tire house trim (See «TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S22602763862006092400000) .) Aeroboard (See «AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S20755327122006092400000) .) Front seat back bar garnish (See «SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S30703840992006092400000) .) Back trim (See «BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S05269527192006092400000) .) Anchor cover (passenger's seat) (See «SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244525-S19284171462006092400000) .)
  5. Using a screwdriver, pry out the pre-tensioner seat belt connector stopper plate.
  6. Disconnect the pre-tensioner seat belt connector.
  7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  10. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. If the air bag system warning light dose not operate, refer to «RESTRAINTS -- ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC -- MX-5»(ref-244523) on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.
  1. Verify that the belt is installed properly with no twists or kinks.
  2. Verify that there is no damage to the seat belt and no deformation of the metal fittings. If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: ELR
Scheme 4: ELR

Scheme 5

Scheme 5
Scheme 5
  1. Verify that the belt can be pulled out smoothly, and that it retracts smoothly. If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.
  2. Verify that the retractor locks when the belt is pulled quickly. If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.
  3. Remove the retractor.
  4. While pulling the seat belt out, make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the retractor is tilted slowly up to 15° from the mounted position and locks when the retractor is tilted 40° or more. If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.

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