CAUTION:
When removing or putting in the rear seat cushion, contact with the surrounding areas of the vehicle could cause scratches and damage. When removing or putting in the rear seat cushion, always use two or more persons to perform the work and be careful not to scratch or damage the rear seat cushion and the surrounding area of the vehicle.
When performing the procedure with a rear seat cushion removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or soil the seat.
6:4 Split Type
1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Slide hooks A in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure to detach it from the rear seat cushion pad.

3. Partially peal back the rear seat cushion trim from the rear seat cushion pad, remove C rings in the order of (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10) shown in the figure,

CAUTION:
If a damaged C rings are reused, it may not be possible to install the rear seat cushion trim and rear seat cushion pad correctly. When removing and installing C rings, be careful not to damage them.
If a C rings are damaged, replace the C rings with a new one.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4:2:4 Split Type
1. Remove the trunk board..
2. Remove the rear seat..
3. Slide hooks A in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure to detach it from the rear seat cushion pad.

4. Partially peal back the rear seat cushion trim from the rear seat cushion pad, remove C rings in the order of (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) shown in the figure,

CAUTION:
If a damaged C rings are reused, it may not be possible to install the rear seat cushion trim and rear seat cushion pad correctly. When removing and installing C rings, be careful not to damage them.
If a C rings are damaged, replace the C rings with a new one.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Seat Cushion Removal/Installation
Rear Seat Removal/InstallationCargo Compartment Light Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the cargo compartment light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the cargo compartment light terminals is
as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the cargo compartment light..
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Rear Center Seat Belt Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the
retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs,
the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
1. Press the release switch, then dis ...
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to
the drive train, proper transporting of ...