MAZDA MX-5 1994 Workshop Manual

SEAT BELT s SEAT BELT COMPONENTS L, Removal 1 Installation Caution The ELR has a spring that will unwind if the retractor's cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disas- semble the retractor. 1. Remove the brace bar and the quarter trim. (Refer to page S-59,84) 2. Remove in the order shown in the figure. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. b 1. Seat belt 3. Bezel Inspection ................. page S-64 4. Buckle switch 2. Anchor cover Inspection ................. page S-64 Gartner Banana

s SEAT BELT SEAT BELT lnspection ELF? 1. Verify that the belt can be pulled out smoothly, and that d it moves smoothly when worn. 2. Verify that the retractor locks when the belt is quickly pulled. 3. Remove the retractor. 4. Hold the retractor as it would be installed. 5. Slowly incline the retractor while pulling out the belt. 6. Verify that the retractor locks at approximately 30 degrees inclination. Webbing Inspect the webbing for scars, tears, and wear and for deformation of the fittings. BUCKLE SWITCH lnspection 1. Disconnect the seat belt buckle switch connector. 2. Check for continuity between the switch terminals. I Unbuckled I Yes I Seat belt Buckled 3. If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch. Continuity No d Gartner Banana

SEAT SEAT COMPONENTS - Removal / Installation 1. Remove in the order shown in the figure. If a headrest speaker is installed, disconnect the speaker con- - nectar to remove the seat. 2. Install in the reverse order of removal. 1. Seat lnspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . below SEAT SEAT lnspection 1. Verify that the seat adjuster lever and reclining knuckle move smoothly. 2. Check the adjustment lever for wear. 3. Check the front seat mounting bolts for looseness. 4. Check grease on the seat slides. Gartner Banana

SEAT Disassembly 1 Assembly 1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure. (Refer to Section T for disassembly / assembly of the body sonic seat.) 2. Assemble h the reverse order of disassembly. 1. Reclining knuckle cover 2. Side cover 3. Reclining knuckle 4. Hinge cover 5. Bush 6. Belt anchor unit 7. Hog ring 8. Seatback trim 9. Pad 10. Back frame 11. Headrest speaker (if equipped) Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section T 12. Seat slide 13. Seat cushion Gartner Banana

CONVERTIBLE TOP s CONVERTIBLE TOP PREPARATION Tools for Repair and Replacement I Hand riveter I For installing top fabric I Ethyl alcohol I For cleaning repaired parts I Adhesive agent K180 WO 313 Repair sheet NAY1 R1 21 1 COMPONENTS Removal 1 Installation 1. Cover both sides of the rear window with thick cloth to protect the window. 2. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note. For repairing top fabric For repairing top fabric Aluminum rivet $4.0 mm {$0.16 in} 1. Beltline cover 45uosx489 6. Quarter trim Drill $4.0 mm {$0.16 in) Double-sided adhesive tap 45UOSX-088 2. Beltline protector Removal Note ............. page S-60 3. Scuff plate 7. Rear package trim L/ Removal Note ............. page S-60 8. Set plate 4. Seaming welt 9. Convertible top 5. Striker (if equipped) Removal Note ............. page S-68 Installation Note ........... page S-68 For removing For installing top fabric - I For installing top fabric - Gartner Banana

s CONVERTIBLE TOP PUL BRACKET Removal Note Convertible top 1. Unlock the top latch assemblies. 2. Unzip the rear window, and lower the convertible top \- ' fully. Installation Note Convertible top 1. Insert the rain rail into the beltline molding lip, and mount it over the studs. 2. Align and install the link bracket over the studs with no clearance between the studs and the bracket. 3. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque: lS--2S N.m (1.9--2.6 kgf.m, l5--18 ftlbf) Gartner Banana

CONVERTIBLE TOP S Disassembly l Assembly 1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note. 2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly Note. - 1. Beltline cover 13. Retainer 2. Beltline protector 14. Set plate 3. Scuff plate 15. End plate Removal 1 Installation ....... page S-59 16. Link assembly 4. Seaming welt 17. Protector 5. Striker (if equipped) 18. Link stopper 6. Quarter trim 19. Open stopper Removal / Installation ....... page S-59 20. Top fabric 7. Stopper Disassembly Note .......... page !3-70 8. Rear package trim Assembly Note ............ page S-74 9. Set plate Repair .................... page S-79 10. Top handle 21. Cable i-/ 11. Top latch assembly 22. Cable guide Adjustment ................ page S-78 23. Striker 12. Weatherstrip 24. Cab side weatherstrip Adjustment ................ page S-79 Gartner Banana

s CONVERTIBLE TOP Disassembly Note Top fabric 1. Remove the convertible top from the body. (Refer to page -7.) 2. Set the convertible top upside down on a work bench covered with clean, thick cloth. 3. Mark around the retainer mounting screws with paint before removing them. 4. Remove the set plate, weatherstrip, and retainers. WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER MARK 5. Remove the rivets (1 0 pieces) from the link assembly with a drill. Drill size: $4.0 mm ($0.16 in} 6. Remove the screws and remove the end plates from the link assembly. Gartner Banana

CONVERTIBLE TOP S 7. Unzip the rear window, and fold the convertible top. 8. Remove the top fabric from the link assembly. DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE 9. Peel back the top fabric from the front header. 10. Remove the screws and disconnect the cables from the rear of the link assembly. - Gartner Banana

CONVERTIBLE TOP 11. Unfold the convertible top and set it upright. 12. Remove the rivets from the link assembly with a drill. Drill size: @4.0 mm {+0.16 in) 13. Peel off the Velcro at the rear bow. 14. Pry back the bow retainers with a protected screwdriver. 15. Remove the top fabric from the bow retainer. FRONT BOW I REAR BOW L Gartner Banana