Rear Seat Cushion Trim Removal/Installation: Installation

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While covering the rear seat cushion trim with the rear seat cushion pad, install the surface fasteners.

Fig 1: Rear Seat Cushion Trim And Rear Seat Cushion Pad Location
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Align the rear seat cushion trim with the installation hole of the rear seat cushion pad, and install the C-rings in the order shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- If a C-ring is damaged while removing or installing the rear seat cushion trim and rear seat cushion pad, it may not be possible to install the rear seat cushion trim and rear seat cushion pad normally. When removing or installing the rear seat cushion trim and rear seat cushion 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: Aligning Rear Seat Cushion Trim With Installation Hole Of Rear Seat Cushion Pad
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Press the rear seat cushion pad inward while pulling the rear seat cushion trim outward.

Fig 3: Pulling Rear Seat Cushion Trim Outward
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Align the rear seat cushion trim with the installation hole of the rear seat cushion pad, and install the C-rings.
CAUTION:
- If a C-ring is damaged while removing or installing the rear seat cushion trim and rear seat cushion pad, it may not be possible to install the rear seat cushion trim and rear seat cushion pad normally. When removing or installing the rear seat cushion trim and rear seat cushion 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 4: Aligning Rear Seat Cushion Trim With Installation Hole Of Rear Seat Cushion Pad
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 5: Rear Seat Cushion Trim C-Ring Location
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Align the rear seat cushion trim with the shape of the rear seat cushion pad while pressing the rear seat cushion pad outward.

Fig 6: Aligning Rear Seat Cushion Trim With Rear Seat Cushion Pad
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)