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Driver Seat: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 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.
WARNING:
  • Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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).

WARNING:
  • The air bag 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:
  • If a seat equipped with a seat-mounted side air bag system is being repaired the air bag system must be deactivated per the deactivation procedure contained in AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS), see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
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 air bag must be installed in side air bag connector at the floor connector. The air bag 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 WDS or equivalent Tester is installed under the seat in the side air bag to floor connector.
NOTE:
  • After diagnosing/repairing a seat system the restraint system WDS or equivalent Tester 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 Drivers Seat
G01144376Courtesy 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.
    2. Install the seat track to floor bolts.
    3. If equipped with power seats, connect the electrical connector.
  2. If equipped with power seats, connect the battery ground cable.
  3. Position the driver seat forward.
    Fig 2: Installing Seat Track To Floor Nuts
    G01144377Courtesy 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.

    Vehicles with side air bag 

    Fig 3: Removing Special Tool From The Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01144378Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag 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.
  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
    G01144379Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.

    All vehicles 

    Fig 5: Removing Special Tool From The Driver Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01144380Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag 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.
  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
    G01144381Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the driver seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
  10. Connect the battery ground cable.
  11. With the remaining special tools still in place, prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRE TENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS), see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
  12. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
    Fig 7: Removing Special Tool From The Passenger Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01144382Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag 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.
  13. Remove the special tool from the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting Passenger-Side Seat Safety Belt Pretensioner Electrical Connector
    G01144383Courtesy 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 The Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module Body Harness Electrical Connector
    G01144384Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag 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.
  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
    G01144385Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.

    All vehicles 

    Fig 11: Removing Special Tool From The Instrument Panel Harness Side Of The Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01144386Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • The air bag 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.
  17. Remove the special tool from the instrument panel harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Passenger Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
    G01144387Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
  19. Raise the glove compartment.
    1. Depress the locking tabs.
      Fig 13: Removing Special Tool From The Steering Column Harness Side Of The Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connector
      G01144388Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      WARNING:
      • The air bag 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.
  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
    G01144389Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Installing Driver Air Bag Connector Access Cover
    G01144390Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the driver air bag connector access cover.
  23. Connect the battery ground cable.
  24. Prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS), see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
  25. Check the restraint system for correct operation.
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