Front Tilt Motor Inspection

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 front tilt motor connector.
Apply battery positive voltage to the front tilt motor terminals and inspect the front seat operation.

Fig 1: Front Tilt Motor Circuit Diagram
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as specified, replace the front seat cushion frame. (See FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAME REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)