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Seat System: Removal & Installation Mazda CX-7 I рестайлинг

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FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling 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. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
CAUTIONAfter 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. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION .) When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION .)

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  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute.
  3. Remove the seat belt anchor, (passenger's side) (See «FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375441-S36111913702010102800000) .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling 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. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
CAUTIONAfter 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 WIMPS after installing the passenger's seat. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION .) When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION .)

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  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.
  3. Disconnect the seat warmer module connector.
  4. Remove the following parts: Front seat (See «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S38320566432010102800000) .) Front seat side cover (See «FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S36697273762010102800000) .) Front seat front cover (See «FRONT SEAT FRONT COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S08790449182010102800000) .) Front seat cushion (See «FRONT SEAT CUSHION TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S42332670052010102800000) .)
  5. Remove the headrest.
  6. Slide hook A in the direction of arrow (1), (2), (3) shown in the illustration to detach it from hook B.
  7. Open the fastener.
  8. Remove the clip C from the front seat back frame in the direction of arrow (4), (5) shown in the illustration.
  9. Remove the nut. then remove the holder bracket.
  10. Remove the clip D then remove the lumber support lever.
  11. Partially peal back the front seat back trim, release the pole guide tabs in the direction of arrow (6) shown in the illustration, then pull the pole guide out in the direction of arrow (7).
  12. Cut the bands securing the seat warmer module wiring harness and side air bag module wiring harness.
  13. Remove the front seat back trim and the front seat back pad as a single unit from the front seat back frame by pulling them in the direction of the arrow.
  14. Partially peal back the seat back trim from the seat back pad, remove rings C and velcro in the order of (8), (9), (10) shown in the illustration, then remove the seat back trim.
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 24: FRONT SEAT CUSHION TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 24: FRONT SEAT CUSHION TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.
  3. Remove the front seat. (See «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S38320566432010102800000) .)
  4. Remove the front seat side cover. (See «FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S36697273762010102800000) .)
  5. Remove the front seat front cover. (See «FRONT SEAT FRONT COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S08790449182010102800000) .)
  6. Disconnect the seat warmer connector.
  7. Cut the band securing the seat warmer module wiring harness.
  8. Remove the bolts then remove the front seat cushion component.
  9. Detach hook A.
  10. Detach hook B and C in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.
  11. Detach hook D in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration then remove the front seat cushion trim and front seat cushion pad as a single unit from the front seat cushion frame.
  12. Remove rings C and velcro in the order of (1), (2), and (3) as shown in the illustration, then remove the seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 30: Vehicles with power seat system
Scheme 30: Vehicles with power seat system

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Pull the power seat switch knobs in the direction of arrow, while remove the hooks.
  3. Pull the front seat side cover in the order of (1), shown in the illustration to disengage the hooks and clips.
  4. Pull the front seat side cover in the order of (2), (3) shown in the illustration to disengage the hook and tab.
  5. Pull the front seat side cover in the order of (4) shown in the illustration to disengage the hooks.
  6. Remove the front seat side cover.
  7. Disconnect the seat position memory switch connector.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 34: Vehicles without power seat system
Scheme 34: Vehicles without power seat system

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  1. Remove the outer lift lever cover in the direction of arrow (1), (2) shown in the illustration to disengage the tab and hook.
  2. Remove the snap ring.
  3. Operate the lift lever in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the illustration.
  4. Using a flathead screwdriver, hold the spring and return the lift lever a bit to pull it up in the order of (4), (5) shown in the illustration.
  5. After operating the recliner knob in the upward direction (6), cut the area indicated in the figure, then remove the recliner knob in the direction of arrow (7).
  6. Remove the screw.
  7. Pull the front seat side cover in the order of (8), (9) shown in the illustration to disengage the hook and tab.
  8. Pull the front seat side cover in the order of (10), (11) shown in the illustration to disengage the hooks and tab.
  9. Remove the front seat side cover.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 41: Vehicles with power seat system
Scheme 41: Vehicles with power seat system

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  1. Pull the front seat side cover in the order of (1), shown in the illustration to disengage the hooks and clips.
  2. Pull the front seat side cover in the order of (2), (3) shown in the illustration to disengage the hook and tab.
  3. Pull the front seat side cover in the order of (4) shown in the illustration to disengage the hooks.
  4. Remove the front seat side cover.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 44: Power Seat Switch Wiring Harness Removal Note
Scheme 44: Power Seat Switch Wiring Harness Removal Note
  1. Remove the power seat switch wiring harness from the hook A and B. CAUTION: The power seat switch wiring harness is clamped at the hook A, B and the marks by the green tape on the power seat switch wiring harness. While actual work, the harness is as blind location but you can move the power seat switch wiring harness from the hook A, B easily by pulling to backward.

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Scheme 45: Power Seat Switch Wiring Harness Installation Note
Scheme 45: Power Seat Switch Wiring Harness Installation Note
  1. After installing the front seat side cover, install the power seat switch wiring harness to hooks A and B and the marks by the green tape on the power seat switch wiring harness shown in the illustration. WARNING: After installing the front seat side cover, install the power seat switch wiring harness to hooks A and B securely. If the wiring harness is caught between the frame, the wiring harness insulation could be damaged which could cause the power seat to operate incorrectly and result in an accident.

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Scheme 46: FRONT SEAT FRONT COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 46: FRONT SEAT FRONT COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front seat side cover. (See «FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S36697273762010102800000) )
  3. Pull the front seat front cover while remove the clips.
  4. Remove the front seat front cover.

FRONT SEAT SLIDE ADJUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGHandling 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. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .)
CAUTIONAfter 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. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION .) When the passenger's seat is replaced with a new one, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the M-MDS. (See SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION .)
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.
  2. Remove the following parts: Front seat (See «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S38320566432010102800000) .) Front seat side cover (See «FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S36697273762010102800000) .) Front seat front cover (See «FRONT SEAT FRONT COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S08790449182010102800000) .) Front seat cushion (See «FRONT SEAT CUSHION TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S42332670052010102800000) .) Front seat back pad and trim (See «FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375390-S13911906662010102800000) .)
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 47: REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 47: REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 48: REAR SEAT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
Scheme 48: REAR SEAT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
  1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
  2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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Scheme 49: Child seat anchor cover disassembly note
Scheme 49: Child seat anchor cover disassembly note
  1. Remove tab A, then remove the child seat anchor cover.

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Scheme 50: REMOTE HANDLE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 50: REMOTE HANDLE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. To remove the remote wire, remove the trunk side trim. (See «TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-375422-S21530471642010102800000) .)
  2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 51: FRONT TILT MOTOR INSPECTION
Scheme 51: FRONT TILT MOTOR INSPECTION
  1. Disconnect the front tilt motor connector.
  2. Apply battery positive voltage to the front tilt motor terminals and inspect the front tilt motor operation. If not as specified, replace the slide adjuster. FRONT TILT MOTOR CONNECTION CHART Motor operation Connection B+ GND Up D E Down E D

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Scheme 52: REAR TILT MOTOR INSPECTION
Scheme 52: REAR TILT MOTOR INSPECTION
  1. Disconnect the rear tilt motor connector.
  2. Apply battery positive voltage to the rear tilt motor terminals and inspect the rear tilt motor operation. If not as specified, replace the slide adjuster. REAR TILT MOTOR CONNECTION CHART Motor operation Connection B+ GND Up D E Down E D

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Scheme 53: SLIDE MOTOR INSPECTION
Scheme 53: SLIDE MOTOR INSPECTION
  1. Disconnect the slide motor connector.
  2. Apply battery positive voltage to the slide motor terminals and inspect the slide motor operation. If not as specified, replace the slide adjuster. SLIDE MOTOR CONNECTION CHART Motor operation Connection B+ GND Forward A B Backward B A

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Scheme 54: RECLINER MOTOR INSPECTION
Scheme 54: RECLINER MOTOR INSPECTION
  1. Disconnect the recliner motor connector.
  2. Apply battery positive voltage to the recliner motor terminals and inspect the recliner motor operation. If not as specified, replace the slide adjuster. RECLINER MOTOR CONNECTION CHART Motor operation Connection B+ GND Forward E A Backward A E

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Scheme 55: POWER SEAT SWITCH INSPECTION
Scheme 55: POWER SEAT SWITCH INSPECTION
  1. Disconnect the power seat switch connector.
  2. Inspect for continuity between the power seat switch connector terminals using an ohmmeter. If not as specified, replace the power seat switch.

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