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..
NOTE:
When removing the front seat from the vehicle or putting it back in, it can be performed smoothly by removing the headrest.
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min
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3. Press part A in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and disengage tabs, move the lever in the direction of the arrow (2) and disconnect the connector in the direction of the arrow (3).

4. Remove the bolts in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4) shown in the figure, then take the front seat out from the opened front door.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Seat Rail Guide Cover Removal/Installation
Front Seat Side Cover Removal/InstallationTowing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to
the drive train, proper transporting of ...
Column Cover Removal/Installation
1. Pull down the steering wheel.
2. Press the shaded area shown in the figure using your thumb, and lift the upper
column cover in the direction of arrow (1).
3. Pull the upper column cover in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it
while detaching pins A, tabs B and guides C.
4. ...
Antenna Feeder No.3 Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. B-pillar lower trim.
d. Front seat belt adjusting cover.
e. Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt.
f. B-pillar upper trim.
g. Rear seat cushion.
h. Trunk ...