6:4 Split Type
1. Remove the trunk board..
2. Remove the rear seat back..
3. Remove the headrest.
4. Remove the rear seat back frame..
5. Remove the C rings in the order of (1), (2), (3), and (4) shown in the figure, and remove the rear seat back trim from the rear seat back pad.

CAUTION:
If a damaged C rings are reused, it may not be possible to install the rear seat back trim and rear seat back 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.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4:2:4 Split Type
1. Remove the trunk board..
2. Remove the rear seat..
3. Remove the rear seat back..
4. Remove the headrest.
5. Remove the rear seat back frame..
6. Partially peal back the rear seat back trim from the rear seat back pad, remove C rings in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) shown in the figure. (LH/RH)

CAUTION:
If a damaged C rings are reused, it may not be possible to install the rear seat back trim and rear seat back 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.
7. Remove the surface fasteners while peeling back the rear seat back trim, and remove the rear seat back trim from the rear seat back pad. (CENTER)
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Seat Back Striker Removal/Installation
Rear Seat Center Armrest Removal/InstallationBuckle Switch Inspection
Driver-side
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
3. Remove the front seat..
4. Remove the front buckle..
5. Inspect for continuity between the buckle switch terminals using a tester.
If not as indicated in the tab ...
Electric Variable Valve Timing Actuator, Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing actuator and hydraulic
variable valve timing actuator because they are precision units.
If ...
How the SRS Air Bags Work
Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags
are designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during
an accident.
The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in
addition to the seat belt functions. Be ...