Front Seat Back Trim Removal/Installation: Installation

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Installation
  1. Install the seat back trim to the front seat back pad, install the rings C in the order of (1), (2), (3) shown in the figure, then install the seat back trim.
    Fig 1: Installing Seat Back Trim
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  2. Install the seat back trim and the seat back pad as a single unit from the seat frame by pushing them in the direction of the arrow
    Fig 2: Installing Seat Back Trim And Seat Back Pad
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  3. Pass holder bracket A through slit A, holder hook B through slit B of the seat back pad.
    Fig 3: Passing Holder Bracket A
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