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/InstallationDrive Belt Inspection
Generator Drive Belt
NOTE:
The generator drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary with
the adoption of the drive belt auto tensioner.
1. Verify that the indicator part of the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto
tensioner is within the normal range.
If ...
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA receive ...
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 ...