Front Seat Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling the front seat (with a side air bag) improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before handling the front seat (with a side air bag).

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute .
Remove in the order indicated in the figure below.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Components
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Fig 2: Front Seat Removal Sequence
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Install in the reverse order of removal.