Seat Belt Pretensioner
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before deploying seat belt pretensioner, inspect operating condition of Deployment Tool (49 H066 002). See INSPECTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL under DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. Ensure vehicle is outside and away from other vehicles and people. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove appropriate B-pillar lower trim. Using screwdriver, pry out seat belt pretensioner electrical connector stopper plate. Disconnect seat belt pretensioner harness connector. Connect adapter harness (49 L066 002) to seat belt pretensioner connector. Connect adapter harness to deployment tool. See Figure . Close all doors and windows. Connect Red clip of deployment tool to positive battery terminal and Black clip of deployment tool to negative battery terminal. Verify deployment tool Red light is on.
- Ensure all persons are at least 20 feet (6 m) from vehicle. Press deployment tool activation switch to deploy seat belt pretensioner. Because of heat generated from seat belt pretensioner deployment, wait at least 15 minutes before handling deployed seat belt pretensioner.