Front Seat Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Handling the front seat (with a side air bag) improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the front seat (with a side air bag). (See SERVICE WARNINGS .)

CAUTION:

If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the WDS or equivalent. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION .)
- Replacement with a new seat weight sensor
- Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module
- Replacement with new passenger-side seat parts
- Disassembly of the passenger-side seat
If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the WDS or equivalent. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION .)
- Removal of the passenger-side seat
- Loosening and retightening of passenger's seat fixing bolts

Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute .
Remove the side air bag module. (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Driver's Seat Disassembly Sequence (Normal Seat)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Driver's Seat Disassembly Sequence (Power Seat)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 3: Passenger's Seat Disassembly Sequence
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.