LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mazda >> 2017 >> CX-5 Grand Select, FWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 134 (Seats) >> Front Seat Cushion Trim Removal/Installation >> Removal

Front Seat Cushion Trim Removal/Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the front seat side cover. (See FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the fasteners and set the front seat cushion trim away from the front seat cushion frame. (With power seat system)
    Fig 1: Moving Front Seat Cushion Frame (Without Power Seat System)
    G11467496Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Move the hook in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and set the front seat cushion trim away from the front seat cushion frame. (Without power seat system)
  6. Disconnect the connectors shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Moving Front Seat Cushion Frame (With Power Seat System)
    G11467497Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the wiring harness clip.
  8. Move the hook in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and set the front seat cushion trim away from the front seat cushion frame. (With power seat system)
    Fig 3: Moving Front Seat Cushion Frame Hook (With Power Seat System)
    G11467498Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the C-rings. (Without power seat system)
    CAUTION:
    • If a C-ring is damaged while removing or installing the front seat cushion trim and front seat cushion frame, it may not be possible to install the front seat cushion trim and front seat cushion frame normally. When removing or installing the front seat cushion trim and front seat cushion frame, be careful not to damage the C-rings.
    • If a C-ring is damaged, replace it with a new one.
  10. Move the hook in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and set the front seat cushion trim away from the front seat cushion frame.
    Fig 4: Moving Front Seat Cushion Trim
    G11467499Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Move the front seat cushion trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and set the front seat cushion trim away from the front seat cushion frame.
    Fig 5: Moving Front Seat Cushion Trim
    G11467500Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Move the hook in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and set the front seat cushion trim away from the front seat cushion frame.
    Fig 6: Moving Front Seat Cushion Trim C-Ring
    G11472514Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the C-rings in the order shown in the figure and remove the front seat cushion trim from the front seat cushion pad.
    CAUTION:
    • If a C-ring is damaged while removing or installing the front seat cushion trim and front seat cushion pad, it may not be possible to install the front seat cushion trim and front seat cushion pad normally. When removing or installing the front seat cushion trim and front seat cushion pad, be careful not to damage the C-rings.
    • If a C-ring is damaged, replace it with a new one.
    Fig 7: Front Seat Cushion Trim C-Ring Location
    G11467502Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.