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Driver Seat: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
  • Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
  • Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body will reduce the the event of an accidental deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
  • Do not set a live side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
  • After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterward. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
  • Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING:
  • Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
  • To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

    Refer to the AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATIONS to determine location of the front air bag sensors .

    The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.

    To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped). Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING:
  • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system repair only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE:
  • Restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed under the seats in the side air bag to floor connector.
NOTE:
  • Diagnostics or repairs are not to be carried out on a side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to attempting to diagnose/repair the side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint system diagnostic tool must be installed in side air bag connector at the floor connector. The restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed prior to operating the vehicle.
NOTE:
  • Diagnostics may be carried out on seat systems other than the side air bag system or a safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) (lumbar, climate controlled, heated, power seat track) with the seat installed in the vehicle as long as the restraint system diagnostic tool is installed under the seat in the side air bag to floor connector.
NOTE:
  • After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed before operating the vehicle.
NOTE:
  • A repair is made by installing a new part only. If a new part is installed and the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
NOTE:
  • If a side air bag deployment took place, a new seatback pad, trim cover, and side air bag module must be installed. A new seatback frame should be installed if necessary.

All vehicles 

Fig 1: Installing Driver Seat
G01903533Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
  • Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged components.
  1. Install the driver seat.
    1. Position the driver seat, if equipped with power seats, connect the electrical connector.
    2. Install the seat track to floor bolts.
  2. If equipped with power seats, connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  3. Position the driver seat forward.
    Fig 2: Installing Seat Track To Floor Nuts
    G01903534Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the seat track to floor nuts.
  5. If equipped with power seats, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .

    Vehicles With Side Air Bag 

    Fig 3: Removing Special Tool From Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01903535Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  6. Remove the special tool from the driver seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Connecting Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01903536Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.

    All Vehicles 

    Fig 5: Removing Special Tool From Driver Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01903537Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  8. Remove the special tool from the driver seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Connecting Driver Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01903538Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the driver seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
  10. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  11. With the remaining special tools still in place, prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
  12. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
    Fig 7: Removing Special Tool From Passenger Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01903539Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  13. Remove the special tool from the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting Passenger Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01903540Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.

    Vehicles With Side Air Bag 

    Fig 9: Removing Special Tool From Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01903541Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  15. Remove the special tool from the passenger seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01903542Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.

    All Vehicles 

    Fig 11: Removing Special Tool From Instrument Panel Harness Side Of Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01903543Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  17. Remove the special tool to the instrument panel harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01903544Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
  19. Raise the glove compartment.
    • Press the locking tabs.
      Fig 13: Removing Special Tool From Steering Column Harness Side Of Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
      G01903545Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  20. Remove the special tool from the steering column harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Connecting Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01903546Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Installing Driver Air Bag Connector Access Cover
    G01903547Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the driver air bag connector access cover.
  23. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  24. Prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
  25. Check the restraint system for correct operation.
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