Rear Seat Back Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

When performing the procedure with a rear seat back removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or soil the seat.

NOTE:

When removing the rear seat back from the vehicle or putting it back in, it can be performed easier by removing the headrest.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (with rear seat warmer system) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Fold the rear seat back.
Disconnect the connectors. (with rear seat warmer system)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Back Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Back Side Hinge Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
After moving the rear seat in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, remove the pins while moving the side hinge/center hinge in the direction of the arrow (2).

Fig 3: Removing Rear Seat Back
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the rear seat back.
Install in the reverse order of removal.