Front Tilt Motor Removal/Installation: Notes

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Operate the power seat switch and move the seat back to the full-upright position.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the driver's side front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Remove the front cover (No. 1, No. 2) and side cover. (See FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY )
Remove the seat cushion. (See FRONT SEAT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY )
Remove in the order indicated in the table

Fig 1: Front Tilt Motor Removal Sequence (Torque Specs)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.