Rear Seat Cushion Trim Removal/Installation: Removal

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Remove the rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the C-rings.

Fig 1: Rear Seat Cushion C-Rings Location
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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.
Remove the C-rings in the order shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Rear Seat Cushion Trim C-Ring Location
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 t rim 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.
Remove the surface fasteners while partially peeling back the rear seat cushion trim, and remove the rear seat cushion trim from the rear seat cushion pad.