CAUTION:
The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.
4SD
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Rear seat cushion.
c. Rear seat back.
d. Tire house trim.
e. C-pillar trim..
f. Rear package trim.
2. Remove the bolt A.

3. Remove the bolt B.

4. Remove the rear center seat belt.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal..
5HB
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear scuff plate.
b. Rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the bolt.

3. Remove the rear center seat belt with the rear seat back..
4. Install in the reverse order of removal..
Rear Center Seat Belt Installation Note
Rotate the rear center seat belt lower anchor clockwise 180° and install it.

Front Tilt Motor Inspection
Rear Seat Back Frame Removal/InstallationFront Fog Light Removal/Installation
Except Mazdaspeed3
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Pull the wiring harness from the hook in the direction of the arrow shown
in the figure and remove it.
4. Disconnect the connector.
5. Pull the wiring harness in the direction of the arrow (2 ...
Rear Outer Handle Removal/Installation
1. Fully close the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the rear door trim..
4. Remove the service hole cover.
5. Remove the screw from the service hole.
NOTE:
The screw cannot be removed because of the stopper.
6. Press the tab on the ...
Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows (on ). Airflow
amount will be increased. ...