Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Seat Slide Adjuster Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Seats / Front Seat Slide Adjuster Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Handling the front seats improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the front seats..

CAUTION:

After removing a front seat, do not operate the slider lever. If the slider lever is operated, the left and right slide positions will deviate, and the slide adjuster may be damaged after the front seat is installed.
Verify that there are no malfunctions in the sliding mechanism after installing a front seat.
When performing the procedure with a front seat removed from the vehicle, perform the procedure on a clean rag so as not to damage or soil the seat.
When the passenger's seat is removed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS after installing the passenger's seat..
When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS..

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Front seat.

b. Front seat side cover.

c. Front seat rail guide cover.

d. Front seat cushion pad and trim.

e. Front seat back component.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Front Seat Removal/Installation

WARNING: Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before han ...

Front Tilt Motor Inspection

1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.. 3. Disconnect the front tilt motor connector. 4. Apply battery positive voltage to the front tilt ...

Other materials:

Cowl Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect th negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade.. 3. Remove the front fender molding.. 4. Remove the cowl grille.. 5. Remove the washer hose grommet from the cowl panel and disconnect the front washer hose. 6. Remove the windshield wiper motor.. 7 ...

Spark Plug Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Specification Spark plug type L3BD-18110, L3YD-18110 Plug Gap Inspection CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to the tip, do not adjust the plug gap. To prevent damaging the tip, use a wire type plug gap gauge when inspecting the plug gap. 1. Measure the spark p ...

Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid, and opens the trunk lid. The system can start the engine without having to take the key out of your purse or pocket. It can also help you signal for attention. Operating the theft-deterre ...