Disassembly and Assembly

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

NOTE:

60% split bench seat shown, 40% and bench seat similar.

Lift up the rear seat cushion.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Cushion
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Remove the rear seat cushion.
1. Pull up on release lever and slide the seat out of the floor bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Releasing J-Retainer
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Release the J-retainer.

Fig 3: Unzipping Rear Seat Cushion Trim
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Unzip the rear seat cushion trim.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Seat Cushion Trim
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Remove the rear seat cushion trim from the rear seat cushion pad.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Seat Cushion Bracket
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Remove the rear seat cushion bracket.
1. Remove the two bolts.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion bracket.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.