WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
If the sliding mechanisms on both sides are not locked after assembling the front seat, the front seat will operate accidentally while the vehicle is driven, which could result in serious injury. After assembling the front seat, shake it up and down and verify that the sliding mechanism on the both sides are locked.
CAUTION:
If the slide bar is operated after the front seat is removed, the left/right slide positions will deviate and the adjuster unit could be damaged after the front seat is installed. After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever.
Verify that there are no malfunctions in the forward/back slide of the seat and in the adjuster unit after installing a front seat.
When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or soil the seat.
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min
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3. Remove the following parts:
a. Front seat.
b. Front seat side cover.
c. Front seat adjuster unit.
4. Lift up cable A in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and remove it from the hook B.

5. Lift up cable A in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure, and pull out the adjuster unit and slide motor in the direction of the arrow (3).

6. Remove nuts A, and remove the slide motor and cable B.

7. Remove screws B, and remove the bracket from the slide motor.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Slide Motor Inspection
Power Seat Switch InspectionSecurity Indicator Light
Purpose
Notifies the driver that the immobilizer system is operating.
Function
If a malfunction is detected in the immobilizer system, the DTC can be verified
by the flashing pattern of the security indicator light.
Construction
The security indicator light is bui ...
Power Window Subswitch
Purpose
Each door glass except for the driver-side can be opened/closed with occupant
seated in the cabin using the power window subswitch.
Function
Manual switch
The power window subswitch switches the contact point according to the switch
operation and switches the circu ...
Towing
Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger
safety depends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will
affect handling, braking, ...