Second-Row Seat Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Place the buckle in the pocket in the cushion.
Slide the seat to the rearmost position.
Pull the recliner lever and lower the seat back forward.
Lift and hold the seat-anchor bar and lift the entire seat up and forward.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat-Anchor Bar
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Remove the second-row seat.

Fig 2: Removing Second-Row Seat
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