Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 3622

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2011 - RX-8 - Body and Accessories
FRONT SEAT BACK COMPONENT [VEHICLES WITHOUT POWER SEAT SYSTEM]
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally operate
(deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before
handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag). (See
WARNINGS.)
CAUTION:
After 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.
Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more.
3. Remove the front seat. (See
4. Remove the front seat side cover. (See
5. Cut the band A securing the harness.
FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER
AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)