Rear Seat Back Trim Removal/Installation: Removal

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the rear seat cushion.(See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the rear center seat belt anchor.(See REAR CENTER SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Head restraint
2. Rear seat back (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear seat back frame (See REAR SEAT BACK FRAME REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the C-rings in the order shown in the figure and remove the rear seat back trim from the rear seat back pad.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Seat Back Trim C-Rings
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- If a C-ring is damaged while removing or installing the rear seat back trim and rear seat back pad, it may not be possible to install the rear seat back trim and rear seat back pad normally. When removing or installing the rear seat back trim and rear seat back pad, be careful not to damage the C-rings.
- If a C-ring is damaged, replace it with a new one.
NOTE:
- The position and number of C-rings differ depending on the type of seat.
Remove the rear seat trim.