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.
When the passenger's seat is removed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS after installing the passenger's seat..
When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS..
Driver-side (with power seat system)
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min
..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Front seat.
b. Front seat side cover.
c. Front buckle.
d. Seat track position sensor.
4. Remove fasteners A and set the front seat cushion trim aside.
5. Using a flathead screwdriver, disconnect the connector in the direction of the arrow (2) while releasing tab B in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.
6. Disconnect the slide motor connector.
7. Remove bolts A.
8. Remove the front seat adjuster unit.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Driver-side (without power seat system)
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min
..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Front seat.
b. Front seat side cover.
c. Front buckle.
d. Seat track position sensor.
4. Slide hook A in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure and set the front seat cushion trim aside.
5. Using a flathead screwdriver, disconnect the connector in the direction of the arrow (5) while releasing tab B in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure.
6. Remove bolts A.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger-side
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min
..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Front seat.
b. Front seat side cover.
c. Front buckle.
d. Seat weight sensor control module.
4. Slide hook A in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure and set the front seat cushion trim aside.
5. Disconnect the seat weight sensor control module connector.
6. Using a flathead screwdriver, disconnect the connector in the direction of the arrow (5) while releasing tab B in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure.
7. Remove bolts A.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Motor compartment
General information
Special care is required if you are working in the
motor compartment
For work in the motor compartment, such as
checking and filling fluids, there is a risk of injury,
scalding, accidents, and burns. For this
reason, follow all the warnings and general
safety precautions provided ...
Intake Air Temperature (Iat) Sensor
IAT Sensor No.1
Purpose/Function
Detects the IAT before it passes through the throttle body as basic information
for mainly determining the fuel injection amount.
Detects the IAT before it passes through the throttle body and inputs it
to the PCM as an IAT signal.
Constru ...
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda
vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your
vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Maz ...