WARNING:
Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the front seat belt..
WARNING:
The side air bag sensor is attached to the lower part of the B-pillar. When working around the B-pillar, disconnect the negative battery cable avoiding excessive impact to the lower part of the B-pillar.
CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
Driver-side
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1min or more
..
3. Remove the front scuff plate..
4. Remove the rear scuff plate..
5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim..
6. Remove the fastener.
7. Remove the cover.
8. Remove the bolt A.
9. Remove the bolt B.
10. Remove the front seat belt.
11. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
12. Disconnect the pre-tensioner seat belt connector.
13. Disconnect the lap pre-tensioner seat belt connector.
14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
15. Switch the ignition to ON.
16. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s
and goes out.
If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system..
Passenger-side
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1min or more
..
3. Remove the front scuff plate..
4. Remove the rear scuff plate..
5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim..
6. Remove the cover.
7. Remove the bolt A.
8. Remove the bolt B.
9. Remove the front seat belt.
10. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.
11. Disconnect the pre-tensioner seat belt connector.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
13. Switch the ignition to ON.
14. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s
and goes out.
If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system..
Spark Plug Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
CAUTION:
If a spark plug that is not as specified is installed, engine performance
will be deteriorated. Install only the specified spark plug when replacing.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the charge air cooler..
4. Remove t ...
Exterior Care
The paintwork on your Mazda represents
the latest technical developments in
composition and methods of application.
Environmental hazards, however, can
harm the paint's protective properties, if
proper care is not taken.
Here are some examples of possible
damage, with tips on how to preve ...
Clutch Fluid Inspection [C66 M R]
NOTE:
A common reserve tank is used for the clutch system and brake system.
1. Verify that the clutch fluid is between the MIN mark and the MAX mark.
Verify that there is no clutch fluid leakage then add clutch fluid to the
level between the MIN mark and the MAX mark..
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