Vehicles Without Power Seat System: Driver-side

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Operate the lift lever in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
Insert a fastener remover from the position of arrow (2) shown in the figure, and remove the lift lever cover by disengaging the tabs.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Lift Lever Cover
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Remove the screws, then remove the lift lever in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Lift Lever
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Using a cloth, remove the recliner lever installation clip and remove the recliner lever.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Recliner Lever
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Pull the front seat side cover in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure to disengage the hooks and clips.

Fig 4: Order Of Pulling Front Seat Side Cover
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Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of arrow, remove the clip.

Fig 5: Pulling Front Seat Side Cover
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Remove the front seat side cover.
Install in the reverse order of removal.