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Front Seat Back Component Removal/Installation: Driver-Side

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  1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  3. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the front seat side cover. (See FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the fasteners. (With power seat system/with position memory system)
    Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Cushion Trim
    G10938513Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Set the front seat cushion trim aside. (With power seat system/with position memory system)
  7. Slide the hook in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure and remove the front seat cushion trim. (Without power seat system/without position memory system)
  8. Remove the side air bag module connector from the junction connector box.
    Fig 2: Identifying Junction Connector Box
    G10938514Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Detach the clip.
  10. Disconnect the front seat back warmer connector. (With seat warmer system)
  11. Disconnect the recliner motor/lumbar support motor connectors. (With power seat system/with position memory system)
  12. Remove the bolts, then remove the front seat back component.
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Back Component Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G10938515Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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