Rear Side Seat Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Partially peel back the trunk side trim.
Remove the rear side seat while pushing the lever in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Side Seat
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.