Pre-tensioner Seat Belt
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the following parts:
- Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the SST (Adapter harness) as shown in the figure.
- Put the pre-tensioner seat belt inside the tire and secure it to the tire by wrapping a wire (cross section of 1.25 mm 2 {0.002 in 2) or more) through the tire and the bolt installation holes at least 4 times.
WARNING:
- If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the pre-tensioner part is operated (deployed). When installing the pre-tensioner seat belt to the tire, verify that the pre-tensioner part is inside the tire.
- Stack the tire with the pre-tensioner seat belt on to of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the pre-tensioner seat belt, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.
- Secure the tires with wire.
- Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the SST (Adapter harness).
- Connect the SST (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
- Verify that the red lamp on the SST (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
- Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the pre-tensioner seat belt.
- Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the pre-tensioner seat belt.
WARNING:
- The pre-tensioner seat belt is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt for at least 15 min after deployment.
- Disconnect the SST (Deployment tool) from the SST (Adapter harness).