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FRONT BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)]

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Warning

• Handling the front seat (with side air bag module) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the front seat (with side air bag module).

(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

1. Perform the following procedure. (without Mazda M Hybrid)

(1) Switch the ignition off.

(2) Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(E)].)

2. Perform the following procedure. (with Mazda M Hybrid, with seat warmer system)

(1) Verify if the ground plate needs to be disconnected and if it does, disconnect it. (See GROUND PLATE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)].)

4. Disconnect the front buckle connector.

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5. Remove the clip.

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6. Remove the bolt.

7. Remove the front buckle.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

10. Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.

• If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See DTC INSPECTION.)