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Rear Seat Back Removal/Installation: Notes

CAUTION:
  • When performing the procedure with a rear seat back removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or soil the seat.
NOTE:
  • When removing the rear seat back from the vehicle or putting it back in, it can be performed easier by removing the headrest.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Fold the rear seat back.
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Headrest
    2. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear center seat belt lower anchor installation bolt (See REAR CENTER SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the remote handle cable. (See REMOTE HANDLE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Open the surface fastener and partially peel back the rear seat back trim.
  6. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Surface Fastener And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G12183966Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear seat back.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See REAR SEAT BACK INSTALLATION NOTE .)