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. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Slide hooks A in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure to detach it from the rear seat cushion pad.

3. Partially peal back the rear seat cushion trim from the rear seat cushion pad, remove C rings in the order of (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10) shown in the figure,

CAUTION:
If a damaged C rings are reused, it may not be possible to install the rear seat cushion trim and rear seat cushion pad correctly. When removing and installing C rings, be careful not to damage them.
If a C rings are damaged, replace the C rings with a new one.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4:2:4 Split Type
1. Remove the trunk board..
2. Remove the rear seat..
3. Slide hooks A in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure to detach it from the rear seat cushion pad.

4. Partially peal back the rear seat cushion trim from the rear seat cushion pad, remove C rings in the order of (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) shown in the figure,

CAUTION:
If a damaged C rings are reused, it may not be possible to install the rear seat cushion trim and rear seat cushion pad correctly. When removing and installing C rings, be careful not to damage them.
If a C rings are damaged, replace the C rings with a new one.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Seat Cushion Removal/Installation
Rear Seat Removal/InstallationOil Cooler Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
1. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab A while pulling the rear
scuff plate in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then detach hook
B, clips C, pins D while pulling in the direction of the arrow (2).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tab E whi ...
Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be performed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Introduction for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
Recommended Oil
U.S.A. and CANADA
0W-20 full synthetic recommended:
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda vehicle and is t ...