Recliner Motor Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions in the appropriate Service Information before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated). For TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM, see AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] and AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] . For STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM, see AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] and AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .

Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min . (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Slide hook A in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure and disconnect them from hook B.

Fig 1: Sliding Recliner Motor Hooks
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Open fasteners C.

Fig 2: Identifying Fastener
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Disconnect the recliner motor connector.
Apply battery positive voltage to the front seat back terminals and inspect the recliner motor operation.

Fig 3: Recliner Motor Circuit Diagram

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If not as specified, replace the front seat back frame. (See FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)