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Vehicles with side air bag

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Fig 1: Installing Side Air Bag Module
G01903904Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
WARNING:
  • Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module and the seat back frame mounting for any foreign objects before installing the side air bag module. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
WARNING:
  • Inspect the side air bag cavity in the seat back pad for any foreign objects. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
WARNING:
  • Before installing the side air bag module, check the air bag for damage and foreign objects. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
  1. Install the side air bag module.
    1. Install the side air bag module.
    2. Install the nuts.

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      Fig 2: Installing Front Backrest Rest Pad To Front Backrest Frame
      G01903905Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the front backrest rest pad to the front backrest frame.
    Fig 3: Installing Front Seat Backrest Trim Cover
    G01903906Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the front seat backrest trim cover.
    Fig 4: Connecting Front Seat Backrest J-Retainer
    G01903907Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the front seat backrest J-retainer.
  5. If equipped, install the headrest guides and headrest.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Seat Backrest
    G01903908Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the front seat backrest.
    1. Install the backrest.
    2. Install the pivot nut.
      Fig 6: Installing Front Seat Backrest Bolts
      G01903909Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the front seat backrest bolts, if equipped with heated seats, connect the backrest heated grid electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Installing Inboard Seat Cushion Side Shield
    G01903910Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the inboard seat cushion side shield.
    Fig 8: Installing Outboard Seat Cushion Side Shield
    G01903911Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the outboard seat cushion side shield.
    1. Install the shield, if equipped with heated seats, connect the electrical connector.
    2. Install the screw.
    3. Install the seat backrest handle.
      Fig 9: Installing Passenger Seat
      G01903912Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      CAUTION:
      • Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged components.
  10. Install the passenger seat.
    1. Install the passenger seat, if equipped with heated seats, connect the electrical connector.
    2. Install the seat track to floor bolts.
  11. Position the passenger seat forward.
    Fig 10: Installing Seat Track To Floor Nuts
    G01903913Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the seat track to floor nuts.
  13. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .

    Vehicles With Side Air Bag 

    Fig 11: Removing Special Tool From Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01903914Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  14. Remove the special tool from the passenger seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01903915Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.

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    Fig 13: Removing Special Tool From Passenger Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01903916Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  16. Remove the special tool from the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Connecting Passenger Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01903917Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
  18. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  19. With the remaining special tools still in place, prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
  20. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
    Fig 15: Removing Special Tool From Driver Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01903918Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  21. Remove the special tool from the driver seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 16: Connecting Driver Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01903919Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Connect the driver seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.

    Vehicles With Side Air Bag 

    Fig 17: Removing Special Tool From Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01903920Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  23. Remove the special tool from the driver seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 18: Connecting Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01903921Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.

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    Fig 19: Removing Special Tool From Steering Column Harness Side Of Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01903922Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  25. Remove the special tool from the steering column harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Connecting Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01903923Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 21: Installing Driver Air Bag Connector Access Cover
    G01903924Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  27. Install the driver air bag connector access cover.
    Fig 22: Removing Special Tool From Instrument Panel Harness Side Of Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01903925Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  28. Remove the special tool to the instrument panel harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01903926Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  29. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
  30. Raise the glove compartment.
    • Depress the locking tabs.
  31. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  32. Prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
  33. Check the restraint system for correct operation.
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