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/InstallationAudio Amplifier
Purpose, Function
The audio signal (analog voltage waveform) output from the unit equipped
on the vehicle is converted into a digital pulse. The converted digital pulse
signal is amplified and sent to the speakers.
Construction
The audio amplifier is placed in the front sid ...
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
• Do not drive constantl ...
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Boot band (differential side)
(See Boot Band (Differential Side) Disassembly Note.)
(See Boot Band (Differential Side) Assembly Note.)
2
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