Rear Seat Belt Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5, 2003 Mazda Protege, 2002 Mazda Protege5, and 2002 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
The ELR has a spring that will unwind if the retractor's 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.