Seat Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Handling the seat (side air bag) improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the seat. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)

CAUTION:

When the passenger's seat is removed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the WDS or equivalent after installing the passenger's seat. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION .)
When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the WDS or equivalent. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION .)

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Remove the battery cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
Press connector tab A in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 1: Pressing Connector Tab A
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull out the connector lock in the direction of the arrow and disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Connector Lock
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Insert your hand through part as shown in Fig 3 the figure and pull the anchor cover outward, (passenger's seat)
Detach the clip tabs and slide the anchor cover to the vehicle front and remove it. (passenger's seat)
Remove the lower anchor installation bolt of the seat belt, (passenger's seat) (See SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 3: Pulling Anchor Cover Outward
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Remove the bolts, then remove the seat.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the weight sensor initialization procedure. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION .)

Fig 4: Locating Seat Bolts With Torque Specifications
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