Sedan (4SD)

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Remove the following parts:
1. Head restraint
2. Rear seat center armrest (With 6:4 split type) (See REAR SEAT CENTER ARMREST REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear seat back (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Unzip the zippers.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Center Armrest
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Move the rear seat back trim hooks in the direction of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure, and detach the rear seat back trim hooks from the rear seat back frame.
Remove the fasteners.
While pressing the tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, pull the pole guides in the direction of arrow (2) and remove the pole guides from the rear seat back frame.

Fig 2: Removing Pole Guides From Rear Seat Back Frame
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the screws.

Fig 3: Rear Seat Belt Cover Location
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
While pressing the rear seat belt cover tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, move the rear seat belt cover in the direction of arrow (2) and detach the rear seat belt cover tab from the rear seat back frame.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Rear Seat Belt Cover Tab From Rear Seat Back Frame
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the rear seat belt cover.
Lift up the rear seat back trim and rear seat back pad in the direction of the arrow as a single unit and remove it from the rear seat back frame.

Fig 5: Lifting Up Rear Seat Back Trim And Rear Seat Back Pad
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.