Slide 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] .
CAUTION:
- When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or soil the seat.
NOTE:
- When removing the front seat from the vehicle or putting it back in, it can be performed smoothly by removing the headrest.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Disconnect the slide motor connector.
- Apply battery positive voltage to the slide motor terminals and inspect the front seat operation.
- If not as specified, replace the slide motor. (See SLIDE MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)