CAUTION:
When removing or putting in the rear seat cushion, contact with the surrounding areas of the vehicle could cause scratches and damage. When removing or putting in the rear seat cushion, always use two or more persons to perform the work and be careful not to scratch or damage the rear seat cushion and the surrounding area of the vehicle.
When performing the procedure with a rear seat cushion removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or soil the seat.
6:4 Split Type
1. Detach tabs A in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure while lifting cover A in the direction of the arrow (2), detach hook B, and then remove cover A.

2. Detach tabs C in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure while lifting cover B in the direction of the arrow (4), detach hook D, and then remove cover B.
3. Remove bolts A.

4. Lift up the rear seat cushion in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and set the pin E aside from the front hinge.

5. Move the rear seat cushion in the direction of the arrow (6), (7) shown in the figure and set the hook F aside.

6. Remove the rear seat cushion.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
WARNING:
If the hook and wire are not locked, the seat may move during a collision and the occupant may be injured. After installing the rear seat cushion, verify that the hook and wire are locked.
4:2:4 Split Type
1. Remove the trunk board..
2. Remove the rear seat..
3. Remove bolts A.

4. Remove the rear seat cushion.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Seat Center Armrest Removal/Installation
Rear Seat Cushion Trim Removal/InstallationClock Spring Adjustment [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
CAUTION:
The clock spring will break if over?wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock
spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
3. Turn the clock spring counterclockwise approx. 2 turns.
4. Align the mark on the clo ...
Sae Standards
In accordance with new regulations, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
standard names and abbreviations are now used in this manual. The table below
lists the names and abbreviations that have been used in Mazda manuals up to
now and their SAE equivalents.
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Lower Cowl Side Reinforcement Installation [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit p ...