Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 566

1. Remove the following parts: 

1. Trunk box (See TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Seat side box (See SEAT SIDE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

3. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Third-row seat (See THIRD-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Remove the bolt A.  

3. Remove the rear scuff plate inner. (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

4. Remove the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Remove the cover.  

6. Remove the bolt B.  

7. Remove the third-row seat belt.  

8. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 7: Identifying Third-Row Seat Belt, Bolt & Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

SEAT BELT INSPECTION 

BELT 

1. Verify that the belt is installed properly with no twists or kinks.  

2. Verify that there is no damage to the seat belt and no deformation of the metal fittings. 

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If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.  

ELR 

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

 

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If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.  

2. Verify that the retractor locks when the belt is pulled quickly. 

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If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.  

3. Remove the retractor. 

Fig. 8: Checking Retractor 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

4. While pulling the seat belt out, 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 . 

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If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt. 

Fig. 9: Identifying Retractor Angle 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

ALR 

1. Pull the belt out fully to change the lock mode 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 Step 1. 

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If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.  

3. Verify that the retractor locks when pulled. 

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If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt. 

 

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4. Verify that the lock mode changes to ELR when the belt is fully pulled out. 

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If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.  

LOAD LIMITER RETRACTOR 

1. If the vehicle has been subjected to a shock in an accident, pull the belt from the retractor and confirm 

that there are no wear tracks (the load limiter has not operated) by visually inspecting and feeling the belt. 

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If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt. 

Fig. 10: Pulling Belt From Retractor 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

FRONT BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Remove the side cover No.1. (See FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)  

3. Remove the bolt.  

4. Remove the front buckle.  

5. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

WARNING:

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When the load limiter operates, the belt and anchor rub against each 
other strongly leaving wear tracks. If the seat belt is used in this 
state, the seat belt will not function at its full capability and there is 
the possibility of serious injury to passengers. Be sure to replace 
the seat belt once the load limiter operates.  

 

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Fig. 11: Identifying Front Buckle, Bolt & Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

SECOND-ROW BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

LH 

1. Remove the second-row seat (LH). (See SECOND-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Remove the bolt A.  

3. Remove the second-row center buckle.  

4. Remove the second-row seat (LH) seat cushion pad. (See SECOND-ROW SEAT 

DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)  

5. Remove the bolt B.  

6. Remove the second-row buckle (LH).  

7. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 12: Identifying Second-Row Center Buckle, Bolt & Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

RH 

1. Remove the second-row seat (RH). (See SECOND-ROW SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Remove in bolt.  

 

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