Mazda 6. Manual - part 302

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SEAT BELT 

5HB

1. Remove the rear scuff plate.
2. Remove the tire house trim.
3. Remove the trunk side upper trim.
4. Remove the C-pillar trims.
5. Remove the bolts.
6. Remove the rear center seat belt.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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FRONT BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Perform the following procedure for vehicles with seat belt warning.

(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the front seat.
(3) Disconnect the buckle switch connector.

2. Perform the following procedure for vehicles without seat belt warning.

(1) Remove the console.

3. Remove bolt.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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REAR BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the rear buckles.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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SEAT BELT 

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SEAT BELT INSPECTION

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Belt

1. Confirm that the seat belt is installed correctly.
2. Inspect the seat belt for damage and deformation of metal parts.

• If any damage is found, replace as necessary.

ELR

1. Verify that the belt can be pulled out smoothly, 

and that it moves smoothly when wound.

• If not as specified, replace the seat belt.

2. Verify that the retractor locks when the belt is 

quickly pulled.

• If not as specified, replace the seat belt.

3. Remove the retractor.

4. Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when 

the retractor is tilted slowly up to 15

° from the 

mounted position and locks when the retractor is 
tilted 40

° or more.

• If not as specified, replace the seat belt.

ALR

1. Pull the belt out fully and the lock mode changes from ELR to ALR.
2. Verify that retractor makes a clicking sound as the belt slowly retracts. If no sound is heard, the lock mode has 

not changed to ALR. If necessary, repeat the above Step 1.

• If not as specified, replace the seat belt.

3. Verify that the belt locks when pulled.

• If not as specified, replace the seat belt.

4. Verify that the lock mode changes to ELR when the belt fully retracts.

• If not as specified, replace the seat belt.

Load Limiter Retractor

Warning

• When the load limiter operates, the belt and anchor rub against each other strongly leaving a trace 

of wear. If the seat belt is used in this state, the seat belt will not function to its designed effect and 
there is the possibility of serious injury to passengers. Be sure to replace the seat belt once the 
load limiter operates.

1. If the vehicle has been subjected to a shock in an 

accident, pull the belt from the retractor and 
confirm that there is no trace of wear (the load 
limiter has not operated) by visually inspecting 
and feeling the belt.

• If not as specified, replace the seat belt.

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SEAT BELT 

BUCKLE SWITCH INSPECTION

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Driver's Seat

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the buckle switch connector.
3. Inspect for continuity between the buckle switch 

terminals using an ohmmeter.

• If not as specified, replace the front buckle.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove the bolt and child restraint seat anchor.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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SEAT 

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FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

• Handling the front seat (side air bag) improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag, which 

may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the front 
seat. (See 

T–117 SERVICE WARNINGS

.)

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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SEAT

1

Connector

2

Cover

3

Front  seat

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