Without Power Seat System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

The seat back folds forward when the recliner knob is operated. Be careful when operating the recliner lever.

Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min . (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Move the flathead screwdriver wrapped in protective tape in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and disengage tab A.

Fig 1: Turning Recliner Lever Knob (Tab A)
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Move the flathead screwdriver wrapped in protective tape in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and disengage tab B.

Fig 2: Turning Recliner Lever Knob (Tab B)
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Remove the recliner lever knob in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Removing Recliner Lever Knob
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Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Identifying Lifter Lever Knob
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Using a wood slab, tap the end of the lifter lever knob with the plastic hammer and remove it in the direction of the arrow (4).

Fig 5: Tapping Lifter Lever Knob End With Plastic Hammer
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Remove clip C from the front seat cushion frame.

Fig 6: Removing Clip From Front Seat Cushion Frame
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Pull up the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and set hook D aside.
Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (6) shown in the figure and disengage the tabs E and F, and the pin.

Fig 7: Pulling Up Front Seat Side Cover
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Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (7) shown in the figure and set hook H aside.

Fig 8: Pulling Front Seat Side Cover
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Pull the front seat side cover in the direction of the arrow (8) shown in the figure and set hook I aside.
Remove the front seat side cover.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
When the passenger's seat is removed, perform the DTC inspection for the SAS control module using the M-MDS and verify that no DTCs are displayed. (See DTC INSPECTION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
NOTE:
- If any DTCs are displayed, perform malfunction repair referring to the applicable DTC troubleshooting. (See DTC TABLE [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the occupant classification sensor calibration using the M-MDS. (See OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR CALIBRATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)