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Pre-tensioner Seat Belt

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  1. Remove the front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the rear scuff plate. (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the pre-tensioner seat belt and connect the SST (Adapter harness)  as shown in the figure. (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 1: Connecting SST To Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
    G06200476Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Put the pre-tensioner seat belt inside the tire and secure it to the tire by wrapping a wire (cross section of 1.25 mm 2  {0.002 in 2  } or more)  through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times  .
    WARNING:
    • If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the pre-tensioner part is operated (deployed). When installing the pre-tensioner seat belt to the tire, make sure the pre-tensioner part is inside the tire.
      Fig 2: Securing Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt With Wire
      G06200506Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Stack the tire with the pre-tensioner seat belt on to of two tires without wheels Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the pre-tensioner seat belt, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top
    Fig 3: Stacking Tires With Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
    G06200507Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Secure the tires with wire.
    Fig 4: Securing Tires With Wire
    G06200482Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the SST (Deployment tool)  to the SST (Adapter harness)  .
  9. Fig 5: Connecting Deployment Tool To Adapter Harness
    G06200509Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the SST (Deployment tool)  to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
  11. Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool)  is illuminated.
  12. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft}  away from the vehicle.
  13. Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool)  to operate (deploy) the pre-tensioner seat belt.
    Fig 6: Identifying Activation Switch On SST
    G06200465Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The pre-tensioner seat belt is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt for at least 15 min after deployment.
  14. Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool)  from the SST (Adapter harness)  .