Seat Back Component Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling a seat equipped with a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions in the Service Information before handling the seat (side air bag integrated). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .)

Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Seat (See SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Seat side cover (See SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Buckle (See BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connectors.

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Pull out the wiring harness clip.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Seat Back Component Bolts With Torque Specification
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Remove the seat back component.
Install in the reverse order of removal.