TSB : Adjuster Anchor Removal/Installation

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WARNING: The side air bag sensor is attached to the lower part of the B-pillar. When working around the B-pillar, disconnect the negative battery cable or work carefully, avoiding excessive impact to the lower part of the B-pillar (with side air bag sensor No. 1). Switch the ignition off. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .) Set the adjuster to the lowest position. Remove the adjuster anchor cover. (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Remove the following parts: Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Remove bolt A. Fig 1: Removing Adjuster Anchor Bracket And Bolt A Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. Remove the bracket. Remove bolt B. Fig 2: Removing Adjuster Anchor Bolt B Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. Remove the guide. Remove the adjuster anchor. Install in the reverse order of removal.