Recliner Motor Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the driver's side front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Remove the front cover (No. 1, No. 2) and side cover. (See FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY )
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Recliner Motor Removal Sequence (Torque Specs)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.