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Recliner Motor Inspection

WARNING:
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more  . (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Slide hooks A in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure and disconnect them from hooks B.
    Fig 1: Sliding Recliner Motor Hooks
    G10987692Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Open fasteners.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fasteners
    G10987693Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the recliner motor connector.
  5. Apply battery positive voltage to the recliner motor terminals and inspect the front seat operation.
    Fig 3: Applying Battery Positive Voltage To Recliner Motor Terminals
    G10987694Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.