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Front pre-tensioner seat belt

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  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the front seat belt. (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Connect the processing wiring harness to the front pre-tensioner seat belt.
    G13559449Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • If the front pre-tensioner seat belt is not securely fixed to the tire, the tire may fall due to impact and cause injury during activation (deployment). The front pre-tensioner seat belt securely fixes the pretensioner mechanism to the tire with the pre-tensioner mechanism part inserted in the tire.
  4. With the pre-tensioner mechanism inside the tire, wrap the automotive wiring harness (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2 } or more) four times to secure it.
    G13559450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Place two tires without wheels on top of each other, place a tire with the front pre-tensioner seat belt fixed, place another tire without a wheel on top of it, and place another tire with a wheel on top.
    G13559451Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Secure the tires with the automotive wiring harness (cross section 1.25 mm2 {0.002 in2 } or more).
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  7. Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {19 ft} away from the tires.
    G13559414Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Untwist the processing wiring harness.
  9. Connect the processing wiring harness to the lead-acid battery and activate the inflator.
    G13559415Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag module is very hot immediately after activation (deployment) and can cause burns if touched. Leave the actuator alone for approx. 15 min or more after activation (deployment) to let it cool down before handling.
  10. Discard the air bag module. (See AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT DISPOSAL PROCEDURES (US/CANADA) .)