Front Seat Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Handling the front seat (side air bag) improperly can accidently deploy the side air bag, Which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the front seat. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)

CAUTION:

For vehicles with the two-step deployment air bag system, when the passenger's seat is removed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS after installing the passengers seat. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION .)
For vehicles with the two-step deployment air bag system, 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.
Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
Press connector tab A in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 1: Pressing Connector Tab
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull out the connector lock in the direction of the arrow and disconnect the connector.
Remove the seat belt anchor (passenger's side). (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 2: Pulling Out Connector Lock
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the covers.
Remove the bolts, then remove the front seat.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the weight sensor initialization procedure. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION .)

Fig 3: Front Seat, Bolts And Cover With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.