Rivet Nut Replacement

RIVET NUT REPLACEMENT

WARNING:Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION:If the safety canopy module has deployed, the tether cord rivet nut must be inspected and replaced if damaged before installing a new safety canopy.
NOTE:A typical rivet nut replacement is shown that is similar for all vehicles.
NOTE:LH shown, RH similar.
1. Depower the system. See Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering And Repowering.

2. Remove the A-pillar trim panel.





3. Remove the bolt and bracket for the tether cord from the A-pillar.

4. Position and secure the side air curtain tether cord and bracket assembly out of the way.





5. Using the appropriate service tool, sand the rivet nut shoulder until the shoulder surface is removed.

6. Punch the remaining portion of the rivet nut through the rivet nut hole.

7. Obtain the correct square shank rivet nut for the vehicle application from the Mazda Master Parts Catalog, and insert it into the rivet nut hole.

NOTE:Use only Mazda North American Operations factory-authorized replacement parts for rivet nut repair procedure.
8. Using a suitable rivet nut installing tool, install the rivet nut. See the tool manufacturer's operating instructions.

9. Position the A-pillar tether cord. Install the bolt. See the appropriate component removal and installation procedure or Specifications for the correct torque specification.

10. Install the A-pillar trim panel.

NOTE:The tether cord must be positioned correctly in place before installing the A-pillar trim panel.