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Audio Amplifier Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the front seat under cover. (with power seat) (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  2. Slide the seat rearward (RH).
  3. Remove the fastener.
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  4. Slide the seat forward (RH).
  5. Remove the fastener.
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  6. Remove the cover.
  7. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 1: Seat Forward (RH) Bolt With Torque Specification
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  8. Slide the seat rearward (RH).
  9. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  10. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 2: Seat Rearward (RH) Bolts With Torque Specification
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  11. Disconnect the connectors.
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  12. When removing the bracket, perform the following procedure:
    1. Remove the nuts.
      Fig 3: Bracket Nuts With Torque Specification
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    2. Remove the bracket.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.