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Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

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  1. Verify that the belt can be pulled out smoothly, and that it moves smoothly when wound.
    • If not as specified, replace the seat belt.
  2. Verify that the retractor locks when the belt is quickly pulled.
    • If not as specified, replace the seat belt.
  3. Remove the retractor. See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  . See SECOND-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  . See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  4. 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 not as specified, replace the seat belt.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Seat Belt
    G01197871Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Inspecting Retractor
    G01197872Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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