Mazda 3 Service Manual: Seat Warmer Unit Inspection

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Seats / Seat Warmer Unit Inspection

WARNING:

Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..

CAUTION:

After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.
When the passenger's seat is removed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS after installing the passenger's seat..
When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS..

Seat Cushion

1. Remove the battery cover..

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more

3. Remove the front seat..

4. Remove the front seat side cover.

5. Remove the front seat cushion trim..

6. Verify that the continuity between terminals A and B is as indicated in the table.

If not as indicated in the table, replace the seat warmer unit..

Seat Back

1. Remove the battery cover..

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more

3. Remove the front seat..

4. Remove the front seat back trim..

5. Verify that the continuity between terminals A and B is as indicated in the table.

If not as indicated in the table, replace the seat warmer unit..

Seat Warmer Switch Removal/Installation

1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the shift panel.. 4. Squeeze the tabs of seat warmer switch and pull it outward to remove it. 5. Remove ...

Seat Warmer Unit Removal/Installation

Removal WARNING: Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings b ...

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Operating Tips
Operate the climate control system with the engine running. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switched ON when the engine is not running. Clear all obstructions such as leaves, snow and ic ...

Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P using the proper shift procedure, continue to hold down the brake pedal. Remove the shift-lock override cover using a cloth-wrapped flat head screwdriver. Insert a screwdriver and push it down. Press and hold the lock-release button. ...

Down Switch Inspection [Fw6 A EL]
Continuity Inspection NOTE: The down switch is built into the selector lever component. 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the console.. 4. Disconnect the selector lever component connector. 5. Verify that the continuity betw ...