Front Seat Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Handling the front seats improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the front seats. (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 M-MDS 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 M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION ).

Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute.
Remove the seat belt anchor (passenger's side). (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Seats Fasteners With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.