Recliner Motor Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-9. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 workshop service information before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)

Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Slide hook A in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure and disconnect them from hook B.

Fig 1: Slide Hook A Of Front Seat
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Open fasteners C.

Fig 2: Front Seat Back Fasteners
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the recliner motor connector.
Apply battery positive voltage to the front seat back terminals and inspect the recliner motor operation.

Fig 3: Applying Battery Positive Voltage To Front Seat Back Terminals

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

If not as specified, replace the front seat back frame. (See FRONT SEAT BACK FRAME REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)