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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20132 TOURING, 1.5L ENG VIN Z, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMESEATSSEAT SYSTEMREAR SEAT BACK STRIKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2013 Mazda 2 Touring, 1.5L Eng VIN Z, Automatic Trans
Rear Seat Back Striker Removal/Installation
2013 Mazda 2 Touring, 1.5L Eng VIN Z, Automatic TransSECTION Rear Seat Back Striker Removal/Installation
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the following parts:
- Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Rear seat back (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ ).
- Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ ).
- Trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the bolts, then remove the rear seat back striker in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.