Hatchback (5HB)

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Align the rear seat back trim with the installation hole of the rear seat back pad and install the C-rings in the order shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Aligning Rear Seat Back Trim With Installation Hole Of Rear Seat Back Pad (Hatchback (5HB))
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- If a C-ring is damaged while removing or installing the rear seat back trim and rear seat back pad, it may not be possible to install the rear seat back trim and rear seat back pad normally. When removing or installing the rear seat back trim and rear seat back pad, be careful not to damage the C-rings.
- If a C-ring is damaged, replace it with a new one.
NOTE:
- Wrinkling can be easily prevented by installing the C-rings with a certain amount of tightening.
Fig 2: Installing C-Rings
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
While covering the rear seat back trim with the rear seat back pad, install the surface fasteners. (With surface fastener)
Press the rear seat back pad inward while pulling the rear seat back trim outward.

Fig 3: Pulling Rear Seat Back Trim Outward
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Align the rear seat back trim with the shape of the rear seat back pad while pressing the rear seat back pad outward.

Fig 4: Aligning Rear Seat Back Trim With Shape Of Rear Seat Back Pad
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the following parts:
1. Rear seat back frame. (See REAR SEAT BACK FRAME REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear seat back. (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
To install the rear seat back trim (LH), install the following part:
1. Rear seat center armrest (See REAR SEAT CENTER ARMREST REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear center seat belt anchor (See REAR CENTER SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)