Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- Remove lower B-pillar trim panel. Using screwdriver, pry out seat belt pretensioner electrical connector stopper plate. Disconnect seat belt pretensioner electrical connector. Remove upper and lower seat belt anchor bolt covers and anchor bolts. See Fig 1 . Remove seat belt pretensioner mounting bolt and retaining screw. Remove seat belt pretensioner.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten anchor and mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check AIR BAG warning light for proper system function. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .