Tribute 2WD L4-2.3L (2005)
Seat Belt Height Adjuster: Service and Repair
Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster
SAFETY BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER
Removal and Installation
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, belt tension sensor (BTS), if equipped, front seat belt buckle support
assemblies (slide bar), if equipped, shoulder belt height adjusters, if equipped, child safety seat tether bracket assemblies, if equipped, and
attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. Mazda recommends new safety belt assemblies be installed unless a qualified
technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be
inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) feature of the safety belt retractor must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the ALR feature for a
child seat is functioning properly, in addition to other checks for proper safety belt system function. A belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the
safety belt assembly's "automatic locking retractor" feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when inspected according to the
functional inspection procedures. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
WARNING: If the side air bag sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled, the side air bag module may operate (deploy)
suddenly and cause injury, or it may fail to operate normally and cause a serious accident. Do not subject the side air bag sensor to shock or
disassemble the sensor.
1. When servicing the safety belt shoulder height adjuster, depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
NOTE: The driver-side is shown the passenger-side is similar.
2. Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
3. Lower the height adjuster.
