Rear Safety Belt Retractor: Removal

WARNING:

All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar), shoulder belt height adjusters (if so equipped), child safety seat tether attachments, and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. All belt assemblies should be replaced unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate properly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

NOTE:

Driver side shown, passenger side similar.

Vehicles With Rear Power Point

Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. .
Both Rear Safety Belt Retractors

Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Scuff Plate
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the rear door scuff plate.
1. Open the cover.
2. Remove the two pin-type retainers (one shown).
3. Remove the rear door scuff plate.
  
  Fig 2: Separating Weatherstripping
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Separate the weatherstripping from the C-pillar.

Fig 3: Pivoting Rear Seat Cushion Forward
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Pivot the rear seat cushion forward.

Fig 4: Removing Safety Belt Anchor
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Remove the safety belt anchor.
1. Using the special tool, remove the bolt.
2. Remove the safety belt anchor.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Retaining Tab
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NOTE:
- The rear safety belt guide has been removed for clarity.
From behind the rear safety belt guide cover, release the retaining tabs, slide the cover up and remove it.

Fig 6: Removing Rear Safety Belt Guide
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Remove the rear safety belt guide.
1. Using the special tool, remove the bolt.
2. Remove the safety belt guide.
  - If necessary, remove the spacer from the rear safety belt guide.
Fig 7: Lowering Second Row Seat Backrest
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Lower the second row seat backrest.

Fig 8: Separating Rear Hatch Weatherstripping
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Separate the rear hatch weatherstripping along the scuff plate and rear quarter trim panel on the side of the safety belt retractor being serviced.

Fig 9: Removing Rear Hatch Scuff Plate
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Remove the rear hatch scuff plate.
- Pull up to release the retaining clips.
All Vehicles

Fig 10: Removing Cargo Cover
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Remove the cargo cover.

Fig 11: Removing Cargo Cover Hold-Down
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Remove the cargo cover hold-down
RH Side Only

Fig 12: Removing Rear Quarter Trim Panel
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Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the rear quarter trim panel.
LH Side Only

Fig 13: Removing Rear Quarter Trim Panel
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Pull out to release the retaining clips and remove the rear quarter trim panel.

Fig 14: Disconnecting Power Point Electrical Connector
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Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
- If equipped, disconnect the power point electrical connector.
Both Rear Safety Belt Retractors

Fig 15: Removing Rear Safety Belt Retractor
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the rear safety belt retractor.
1. Using the special tool, remove the bolt.
2. Remove the rear safety belt retractor.