Mazda 2: Seat

SEAT LOCATION INDEX

1. Rear seat back striker
2. Front seat
3. Front seat back trim
4. Front seat cushion trim
5. Front seat slide adjuster
6. Front seat rail cover
7. Front seat side cover
8. Front seat back component
9. Rear seat back
10. Rear seat cushion
11. Rear seat cushion trim
12. Rear seat back frame

FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING:

• Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS).

CAUTION:

• After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
• Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
• When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.
• If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION).
  • Replacement with a new seat weight sensor
  • Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module
  • Replacement with new passenger-side seat parts
  • Disassembly of the passenger-side seat
• If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION).
  • Removal of the passenger-side seat
  • Loosening and retightening of passenger-side seat fixing bolts

NOTE:

• When removing the front seat out of the vehicle or putting it back in, it can be performed smoothly by removing the headrest.

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.

3. Using a fastener remover, widen the front cover in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to release the tabs, then raise the cover in the direction of arrow (2).

4. Remove the front cover in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure.

5. Using a fastener remover, widen the rear inner cover in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure to release the tabs, then pull the cover in the direction of arrow (5).

6. Remove the rear inner cover in the direction of arrow (6) shown in the figure.

7. Using a fastener remover, widen the rear outer cover in the direction of arrow (7) shown in the figure to release the tab, then remove the cover by pulling it in the direction of arrow (8).

8. Disconnect the connector.

9. Remove the bolts (1), (2), (3), (4) shown in the figure, then remove the front seat.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

FRONT SEAT BACK COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING:

• Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS).

CAUTION:

• After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
• Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
• When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.
• If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION).
  • Replacement with a new seat weight sensor
  • Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module
  • Replacement with new passenger-side seat parts
  • Disassembly of the passenger-side seat
• If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION).
  • Removal of the passenger-side seat
  • Loosening and retightening of passenger-side seat fixing bolts

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.

3. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

4. Remove the headrest.

5. Remove the front seat side cover. (See FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

6. Detach clip A shown in the figure.

7. Cut clip B shown in the figure.

8. Cut the band securing the side air bag wiring harness. (See Band Installation Note).

9. Remove the bolts, then remove the front seat back component.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Band Installation Note

1. Install the band with the end pointed to the front.

2. Cut off the end of the band at the position shown in the figure.

FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING:

• Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS).

CAUTION:

• After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
• Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
• When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.
• If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION).
  • Replacement with a new seat weight sensor
  • Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module
  • Replacement with new passenger-side seat parts
  • Disassembly of the passenger-side seat
• If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION).
  • Removal of the passenger-side seat
  • Loosening and retightening of passenger-side seat fixing bolts

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.

3. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

4. Remove the headrest.

5. Detach clip A shown in the figure.

6. Cut clip B shown in the figure.

7. Cut the band securing the side air bag wiring harness. (See Band Installation Note).

8. Slide hook A in the indicated of arrow (1), (2), (3) in the order shown in the figure to detach it from hook B.

9. Open the fastener.

10. Pull out the side air bag wiring harness from the hole of the seat back trim and seat back pad by pulling it in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure.

11. Partially peal back the front seat back trim, release the pole guide tabs in the direction of arrow (5) shown in the figure, then pull the pole guide out in the direction of arrow (6).

12. Remove the nut.

13. Press in the holder bracket to the seat back pad being careful not to catch the frame spring. (See Holder Bracket Installation Note).

14. Pull out part A shown in the figure to the front.

15. Remove the seat back trim and the seat back pad as a single unit from the seat frame by pulling them in the direction of the arrow.

16. Partially peal back the seat back trim from the seat back pad, remove rings C in the order of (7), (8), (9) shown in the figure, then remove the seat back trim.

17. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Band Installation Note

1. Install the band with the end pointed to the front.

2. Cut the band end so that the length of the band end is 5 mm or less from the securing point.

Holder Bracket Installation Note

1. Pass holder bracket A through slit A of the seat back pad.

CAUTION:

• Set the holder bracket A with the sleeve not caught in the seat frame spring.

2. Pass holder bracket B through slit B of the seat back pad.

CAUTION:

• Install it without twisting the sleeve.

3. Assemble the holder bracket A to the frame.(1)

4. Assemble the holder bracket B to the frame.(2) 5. Install holder bracket A and B to the frame using the nut.(3)

FRONT SEAT CUSHION TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING:

• Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS).

CAUTION:

• After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
• Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
• When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.
• If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION).
  • Replacement with a new seat weight sensor
  • Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module
  • Replacement with new passenger-side seat parts
  • Disassembly of the passenger-side seat
• If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION).
  • Removal of the passenger-side seat
  • Loosening and retightening of passenger-side seat fixing bolts

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.

3. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

4. Remove the front seat side cover. (See FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

5. Detach hook A by sliding it in the order of (1), (2), and (3) as shown in the figure.

6. Detach hook B and C in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

7. Remove the seat cushion trim and the seat cushion pad from the seat frame as a single unit.

8. Remove rings C in the order of (4), (5), and (6) as shown in the figure, then remove the seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING:

• Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS).

CAUTION:

• After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
• Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
• When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.
• If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION).
  • Replacement with a new seat weight sensor
  • Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module
  • Replacement with new passenger-side seat parts
  • Disassembly of the passenger-side seat
• If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION).
  • Removal of the passenger-side seat
  • Loosening and retightening of passenger-side seat fixing bolts

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.

3. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

4. Operate the lift lever in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure. (Left side of the driver's seat)

5. Insert a fastener remover from the position of arrow (2) shown in the figure, and remove the lift lever cover by disengaging the tab. (Left side of the driver's seat)

6. Remove the screws, then remove the lift lever in the direction of the arrow. (Left side of the driver's side)

7. After operating the recliner knob in the upward direction (1), cut the area indicated in the figure, then remove the recliner knob in the direction of arrow (2).

CAUTION:

• The seat back folds forward when the recliner knob is operated. Be careful when operating the recliner knob.

8. Remove the screw.

9. Pull the front seat side cover in the order of (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure to disengage the clip, hook and tab.

10. Remove the front seat side cover from the hook by sliding the front seat side cover in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

FRONT SEAT RAIL COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the screws.

2. Slide the front seat rail cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it from the fasteners.

3. Remove the front seat rail cover.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

2. Remove the rear buckle installation bolt. (See REAR BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

3. Press the push knob to fold the rear seat back.

4. Remove bolts A.

5. Remove the rear seat back from the rear seat bracket by pulling the rear seat back in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

6. Remove bolts B and remove the center hinge.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

REAR SEAT BACK FRAME REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

2. Remove the rear buckle installation bolt. (See REAR BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

3. Remove the rear seat back. (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

4. Remove the bolt, then remove the washer, bushing, hinge, and the cover.

5. Remove the child-restraint seat anchor covers.

6. Slide hooks A in the order of (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure to detach them from hooks B.

7. Move the hooks in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove them from the frame.

8. Peal back the rear seat trim, release the pole guide tabs in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure, then pull out the pole guides in the direction of arrow (5).

9. Release the tab of the rod by pulling it in the direction of arrow (6) shown in the figure.

10. Release the rod from the frame by pulling it in the direction of arrow (7) shown in the figure.

11. While releasing the tabs of the bezel in the direction of arrow (8) shown in the figure, remove the bezel, recliner knob, and rod as a single unit by pulling them in the direction of arrow (9).

12. While releasing the tabs of the recliner knob in the direction of arrow (10) shown in the figure, pull the recliner knob in the direction of arrow (11) to disassemble the recliner knob, bezel, and the rod.

13. Remove the screws, then remove the belt cover.

14. Remove the seat back frame from the seat back pad by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.

15. Remove the bolt, then remove the rear center seat belt.

16. Remove the seat back trim from the seat back pad by peeling off the surface fastener while opening the seat back trim.

17. Install in the reverse order of removal.

REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Detach the hooks from the grommets by pulling the rear seat cushion in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

2. From the backside of the seat, detach the hook in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, then remove the rear seat cushion by pulling it in the direction of arrow (2).

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

REAR SEAT CUSHION TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

2. Remove rings C, then remove the seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

REAR SEAT BACK STRIKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:

1. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
2. Rear seat back (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
3. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
4. Trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
5. Trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
6. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

3. Remove the bolts, then remove the rear seat back striker in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

FRONT SEAT SLIDE ADJUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNING:

• Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling a front seat. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS).

CAUTION:

• After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
• Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
• When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.
• If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION).
  • Replacement with a new seat weight sensor
  • Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module
  • Replacement with new passenger-side seat parts
  • Disassembly of the passenger-side seat
• If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION).
  • Removal of the passenger-side seat
  • Loosening and retightening of passenger-side seat fixing bolts

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.

3. Remove the following parts:

1. Front seat (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
2. Front seat side cover (See FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
3. Front seat rail cover (See FRONT SEAT RAIL COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
4. Front seat back component (See FRONT SEAT BACK COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
5. Front seat cushion (See FRONT SEAT CUSHION TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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