Rear Seat Back Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

When performing the procedure with a rear seat back removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean cloth so as not to damage or dirty the seat.

NOTE:

When removing the rear seat back from the vehicle or putting it back in, it can be performed easier by removing the head restraint.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the following part:
1. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear center seat belt anchor (See REAR BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Fold the rear seat back.
Partially peel back the rear seat back trim and remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Rear Seat Back Trim Bolts With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the rear seat back.
Install in the reverse order of removal.