Front Seat Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. 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 the service warnings before handling the front seat (with a side air bag). (See SERVICE WARNINGS .)
  1. For vehicles with side air bags, remove the side air bag module. (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
  3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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